Expand on your knowledge of language and literature and develop an English curriculum to meet the needs of your middle and high school students. You will learn new teaching skills, theories, and strategies, tailoring your program of study to meet your professional interests. This MA is for educators who have already met the requirements for New York State initial certification in Teaching English and leads to eligibility for professional certification.
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Degree Details
Official Degree Title
Master of Arts in Teachers of English, Grades 7–12
Licensure or Certification
Format
Full-time or Part-time
Credits
30
Start Date
Fall
Application Deadline
You will work closely with our nationally recognized faculty members to learn:
- How to link language development and literacy acquisition to English teaching and curricula
- Approaches for teaching English to secondary and high school students
- Strategies for adapting English instruction to meet the special needs of students
English and Pedagogy
As a student in this program, you will study language and literacy acquisition in the context of the English curriculum. You'll complete content courses linked to English pedagogy, gaining knowledge you can apply in the classroom. Courses that offer practical theories and teaching strategies include Literature and the Adolescent Experience, Language Development and Reading Literature, and Pluralistic Approaches to Cultural Literacy.
Content Specialization
You'll have the opportunity to tailor your program of study based on your interests and previous course work, taking classes both within the program and in other departments at NYU Steinhardt and NYU's Graduate School of Arts and Science.
With the skills you gain in this program, you’ll be prepared for New York State professional certification, as well as roles as an English teacher, teacher trainer, or curriculum specialist in middle and high schools, educational agencies, and community colleges.
Learn more about teacher certification and our degree's accreditation.
Questions
If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact Sarah W. Beck, Program Director at sarah.beck@nyu.edu.
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