Program: English, Master of Arts in Teaching - Salem State University

Apr 06, 2025

2011-12 School of Graduate Studies Catalog

Program Objectives

The Master of Arts in Teaching English is a thirty-nine (39) hour degree program offering candidates opportunities for reflection and research in principles and practices for instruction of English language and literature, with particular emphasis on contemporary methodology. Successful completion of the program leads to fulfillment of Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements for initial licensure to teach English at the secondary level.

Additional Admissions Requirement

Preliminary licensure includes a passing score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), the communication and literacy portion and the content test for English, in addition to other requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in English or equivalent. If you have no teacher preparation coursework or do not possess a bachelor’s degree in English, please consult with the program coordinator.

Course in adolescent psychology (undergraduate or graduate).

Course in foundations of secondary education (EDU 252A or

EDU 808

)

Program Requirements

Upon acceptance into the program, you will complete a tentative Plan of Study in consultation with the program coordinator. You must request that any transfer credits be considered at this time. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO MORE THAN THREE COURSES TAKEN AT SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY BEFORE ADMISSION CAN BE COUNTED TOWARDS THIS PROGRAM. You should meet regularly with the program coordinator to discuss your progress and revise your plan of study as needed.

Course Requirements

Research Core (9 Credits)

Education Core (9 Credits)

Content Core (9 Credits)

*Choose one of the following

Electives (6 Credits)

Six credits in elective content area coursework selected in consultation with the program coordinator (following review of undergraduate transcript).

**Required Capstone Experiences (6 credits)

Total Credits: 39

Additional Information and Notes

*Students who have already completed one or more of these courses as undergraduates with a B or above may request substitution of an English elective.

**Students will enroll in EDU 925E and EDU 925ES , depending on their amount of documented teaching experience. Candidates who decide not to seek licensure may replace the supervised teaching experience with an alternate capstone experience (ENG 965 , ENG 966 ) planned with the program coordinator and approved by the dean of the School of Graduate Studies.