Every effort is made to develop a program of study that is designed to achieve each student's personal and professional goals. The post-baccalaureate Master of Teaching degree program prepares prospective teachers of English. Building on the students' undergraduate English studies, students investigate the social and psychological context for teaching English at the secondary level, explore concepts of curriculum and instructional models, and pursue in-depth study of effective methodologies for teaching language, literature, and writing. The program of study involves practicum experience, emphasizes an integrated conceptualization of secondary English curriculum, and stresses the importance of multicultural awareness in all aspects of planning and instruction. Opportunities exist for individual direction, both within course parameters and in independent study.
Study also includes graduate courses in English.
The prerequisite for admission is a B.A. in English or the equivalent. The Master of Education degree program extends the preparation of experienced teachers of English or language arts. With the teacher's experience as the point of departure, the M.Ed. The program explores current methodologies and research-based practice and emphasizes the multicultural dimension of literature, composition, and language study. Opportunities exist for researching individual interests both within existing course parameters and in independent study.