Teaching of English MA Professional

This Master’s program is designed for current English teachers who hold an initial certification and are looking to upgrade to a professional certification.* Students in this program take coursework at night and teach in their own classrooms during the day. As such, this program of study is designed to support practicing teachers to gain a deeper understanding of critical issues in the field of English Education and how these issues affect the contexts in which they live and work. Through the 34 points of coursework, students will explore critical pedagogical and theoretical stances in English Education, build upon their knowledge of curriculum design and methods, and engage in deep self-reflection to better understand their positionality as a teacher.

Experiences and Exposures: 

• World-class faculty will guide you through the theoretical and pedagogical stances that underpin English Education. 
• Coursework prioritizes bridging the theory-practice gap to help students understand critical issues in the field, and consider what reflective practitioners might do in response to them. 
• You’ll join a collaborative group of students from around the world who bring with them unique perspectives and life experiences.

*Please note that the State of New York requires that you teach for 3 years under your Initial Certification in order to be eligible for the Professional Certification. You can complete the MA coursework requirements and the teaching experience requirement concurrently and graduate with the MA and the Professional Certification.