Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary English is a 41-credit-hour program that prepares students to teach English effectively in secondary schools. The program includes English content courses, professional studies in education core courses, and methods courses. Graduates are qualified to teach English in secondary schools and may pursue careers in educational administration, curriculum development, or educational research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary English is a 41-credit-hour program that leads to initial teaching certification in high school English and grades 6-12. The program is intended for students with a BA or BS in English, or an English-related field, who wish to earn teacher certification with the State of Michigan.
Objectives:
- Prepare students to teach English effectively in secondary schools.
- Develop students' knowledge of English literature, language, and pedagogy.
- Foster students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to create and implement effective lesson plans.
- Prepare students to meet the challenges of teaching in diverse classrooms.
Program Description:
The program consists of 41 credit hours, including:
- 6 hours of English content courses
- 29 hours of professional studies in education core courses
- 6 hours of methods courses
Outline:
English Content Courses (6 hours):
- LITR 585 Literature for Teachers (3 hours) (taken twice on different topics)
Professional Studies in Education Core (29 hours):
- CURR 505 Curriculum and Methods for Teaching in the Secondary School (3 hours)
- EDPS 501 Psychology of Adolescence (3 hours)
- EDPS 627 Designing Classroom Assessments (3 hours)
- EDUC 592 Teaching Internship (6 hours)
- LTEC 602 Technology and Student-Centered Learning (3 hours)
- PRCT 588 Practicum in Secondary Classrooms (2 hours)
- RDNG 657 Comprehension and the Content Areas (3 hours)
- SFCE 655 Education for Justice: Toward a Diverse, Democratic and Sustainable Society (3 hours)
- SPGN 510 Introduction to Inclusive Education and Disability Studies (3 hours)
Methods Courses (6 hours):
- ENGL 508 Writing for Secondary Teachers (3 hours)
- ENGL 509 Teaching English in the Secondary Schools (3 hours)
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Papers
- Presentations
- Projects
- Teaching demonstrations
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are committed to providing students with a high-quality education. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Workshops
- Field experiences
Careers:
Graduates of the program are qualified to teach English in secondary schools. They may also pursue careers in educational administration, curriculum development, or educational research.
