Program Overview
The English - Middle and High School Teacher Preparation at Salem State University is a MAT programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English - Middle and High School Teacher Preparation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Salem, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English - Middle and High School Teacher Preparation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Instruction & Assessment in the Secondary Classroom
- Theories of Thinking and Learning
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Sheltering Content for English Language Learners
- Effective UDL Classroom Practices
- Methods of Teaching English I
- Methods of Teaching English II
- Student Teaching Practicum in English (8-12)
- Practicum Seminar in Teaching English
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Online graduate\xc2\xa0admissions application\xc2\xa0
- $50\xc2\xa0non-refundable application fee\xc2\xa0
- Official transcript or transcript evaluation
- Three references. At least one reference must speak to your potential scholarship\xc2\xa0in English.\xc2\xa0
- TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
- Statement of purpose, addressing the following:
-your interest in teaching English\xc2\xa0at the secondary level (grades 8-12)
-your interest in studying English at the graduate level (ie, how you see yourself as a scholar of English)\xc2\xa0 - A passing score on the\xc2\xa0Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) communication and literacy portion and content test for English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Salem State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Salem State University
Salem State University
Salem, United States
Salem State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
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- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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