Program Overview
The English Teaching Composition at University of North Carolina Greensboro is a MA programme in Education over 12 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 education. 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 Teaching Composition 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Greensboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Teaching Composition programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Teaching Internships in English\', \'Teaching Composition: Theories and Applications\', \'Literacy, Learning, and Fieldwork\', \'Second Language Writing\', "Women\'s Rhetoric and Feminist Pedagogy", \'Institutional History of Composition Studies\', \'History of Rhetoric: Classical through Renaissance\', \'History of Rhetoric: Enlightenment through Contemporary\', \'Classical Rhetoric\', \'Composing Theories in Reading and Writing\', \'Studies in Rhetorical Theory and Practice\', \'Seminar in Composition Studies\', \'Studies in Contemporary Rhetorical Theory\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Official transcripts of all previous work showing a major or graduate work in English, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the undergraduate major.\xc2\xa0
- Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic achievements.\xc2\xa0
- Scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination.\xc2\xa0
- At the upload button labeled \xc2\x93Supplemental Materials A\xc2\x94 attach the Word document that contains your writing sample.\xc2\xa0
- At the upload button labeled \xc2\x93Supplemental Materials B\xc2\x94 (or "Resume") attach one Word document that contains in this order a) statement of purpose (1-2 pages) with your name at the top, and b) your current CV or resume.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Greensboro 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 University of North Carolina Greensboro
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, United States
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. It is accredited by the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-08-15
- Language English
- Duration 12 months