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English Education

General

Program Title

English Education

Degree Designation

MS

Award Type

Masters

Program Level

Graduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

The M.S. in English Education aims to provide practicing licensed teachers with continuing learning opportunities and professional growth in the areas of literature, writing, pedagogy, and research to enhance their career development.

Department/Unit(s)

A00231

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Status

Active

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Admissions Requirements

  • Completed undergraduate teacher education program from an accredited teacher preparation institution.

  • Meet the an undergraduate GPA admission standards of 2.75 as required by the School of Graduate Studies.

  • Submission of a 5-10 page sample of academic writing to Director of English Graduate Studies.

  • All other application materials are submitted to the School of Graduate Studies.

  • GRE is not required.

Graduate Plan: Thesis

Credits: 36

Core: 12 credits:

3 credits from course (recommended), course, or course.

Professional Education Courses: 9 credits from ED, HURL, IM, or related Education field.

Electives: 18 credits: Select courses in literature, rhetoric, linguistics, or creative writing in consultation with advisor. Only three credits in any combination from course, course, course may count toward the degree.

Thesis: 6 credits: course. Must pass a final oral examination on the thesis submitted to the student's final evaluation committee.

At least one-half of the credits in the M.S. degree program must be earned in courses limited to graduate students.

Graduate Plan: Starred Paper

Credits: 36

Core: 12 credits:

3 credits from course, course, or course.

Professional Education Courses: 9 credits from ED, HURL, IM, or related Education field.

Electives: 21 credits: Select courses in literature, rhetoric, linguistics, or creative writing in consultation with advisor. Only three credits in any combination from course, course, course may count toward the degree.

Starred Paper: ENGL 699. Must pass a final oral examination on the starred papers submitted to the student's final evaluation committee.

At least one-half of the credits in the M.S. degree program must be earned in courses limited to graduate students.

See program website for additional information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Creatively and critically analyze discourse from a variety of theoretical perspectives pertaining to the fields of rhetoric/composition, linguistics, literary study, and/or creative writing.

Outcome

Demonstrate understanding of professional ethics, and practice civic responsibility, through research/teaching/tutoring/peer engagement/service learning.

Outcome

Analyze and evaluate both historical and contemporary research as it pertains to a particular discipline.

Outcome

Develop an awareness of available professional options and types of preparation necessary for career success.

Outcome

Integrate critical and theoretical knowledge as well as reflective practice in a variety of forms and in a variety of contexts.

Outcome

Design and conduct a culminating scholarly or creative project, and report the results for an academic audience in a way that shows awareness of contribution to the field.

Outcome

Articulate connections between theories and practices while grounding work in evidence.

Outcome

Develop an understanding of rhetorical situations including the ability to respond to those situations through writing.

Outcome

Integrate existing and evolving technologies in academic and professional performance.

Outcome

Develop intercultural communicative competency through course content, peer engagement, and professional development opportunities.

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

8204

Program Code

1716