Master of Teaching in English Education

Our programs reflect the depth of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we work together with our students toward actualizing a more just society. By drawing upon the expertise of experienced educators and community partners, we prepare teacher candidates to honor and grow the assets and resources that students bring to classrooms and schools. We lead with integrity, committed to student, family, and community success and well-being. We are equity-oriented teacher educators, collaborators, and innovators.

Our top-ranked program blends in-depth instruction on principles of teaching and learning with clinical experiences that prepare candidates to be responsive to students’ diverse needs.
The Master of Teaching program is a one-year, cohort-based program that runs from June through the following May each year.
Candidates complete internships under the guidance of highly qualified mentor teachers and clinical coaches. These internships are completed in different schools to give candidates diverse experiences as they prepare for their teaching career.
This is a post-graduate program for applicants who have already completed an undergraduate degree.
This program is not appropriate for candidates who solely wish to teach English as a Second Language, especially abroad. Students interested in this endorsement should consider the M.T. in English as a Second Language.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are NOT required as part of the application process. International students must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Scores must not be more than 2 years old. Applicants who have or will have earned an undergraduate degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction do not need to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores. Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree prior to matriculation. Applicants are expected to have a minimum GPA of 2.7 with a 3.0 GPA in the major, though applicants not meeting this requirement will be considered. Faculty review applications holistically and will consider academic record, goals, relevant experience, and letters of recommendation. Applicants should hold a degree in English (or a related field) or a minimum of 30 credits of English coursework. Coursework may be in multiple departments. They must meet or be prepared to meet the following content studies requirements: Advanced writing Media studies (e.g., journalism, dramatics, debate, forensics, radio, television, film, and other media production) Literature coursework in at least three of the following areas: young adult, British, American, non-anglophone world, and ethnic and minority texts English proficiency requirement : Paper-based TOEFL: 600 Computer-Based TOEFL: 250 IELTS: 7.0 IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90.