Teaching of English MA Initial

This Master’s program is geared toward prospective English Teachers entering the field of secondary English teaching. Our most populous Master’s program, the 38-point M.A. draws a vibrant student body of different backgrounds and life experiences. Students balance coursework with in-classroom field work experiences to gain an understanding of the critical issues in the field of English Education and engage with what it means to work as a teacher in the context of secondary English classrooms. Through the 38 points of coursework, students will explore critical pedagogical and theoretical stances in English Education, gain a working knowledge of curriculum design and methods, and engage in deep self-reflection to better understand their positionality as a teacher. 

Experiences and Exposures: 

• Coursework prioritizes bridging the theory-practice gap to help students understand critical issues in the field, and consider what reflective practitioners might do in response to them. 
• Students gain experience in both Middle and High School during two semesters of daytime fieldwork where students apply what they learn in their coursework to their own classrooms. 
• Experienced mentor teachers, supervisors, and seminar leaders create a cohesive connected support system between fieldwork & coursework.