The Master of Arts/Master of Arts in Teaching English offers students a balanced program of reflection and research in principles and practices for instruction of English language and literature with particular emphasis upon contemporary methodology. It builds additional competence in the subject area of English. Successful completion of the program leads to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts academic requirements for licensure to teach English at the secondary level. It also prepares students for advanced studies in literature at the doctoral level.
This program offers students a clear route to attain full professional licensure. The MAT in English program meets the current state requirements for the initial licensure package. The MA in English program provides students with an appropriate means of obtaining professional licensure if they already have initial licensure. Students who have completed Salem State’s undergraduate education and English programs, which provide initial licensure, can enroll in the MA in English program to fulfill the academic requirements for professional licensure.
Required Courses
Education Core (12 credits)
Expected May 2025
School of Education
352 Lafayette Street,
SALEM,
Massachusetts,
01970, United States
Expected September 2025
School of Education
352 Lafayette Street,
SALEM,
Massachusetts,
01970, United States
Student must have
Submit test scores from an approved English proficiency exam
Internet-based TOEFL test (iBT): 79
Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered test: 61
TOEFL ITP: 550
IELTS: 6.5
PTE Academic: 54
Duolingo English Test: 73
Eiken: Pre-1
Deadlines: Applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed once complete
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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