Program Overview
The Teaching and English at Simmons College is a MA programme in Education 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 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 Teaching and English 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
- Tuition: USD 1,052 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching and English 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
- English Literature of the 17th Century
- Studies in 18th Century literature
- Studies in Film and Genre: Melodrama
- Seminar in Literary Scholarship
- Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom
- Educational Psychology
- Social Studies, Science, & Arts/Elementary
- Reading and Language Arts/Elementary
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 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).
- A completed online application or paper application form
- Current r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- An analytical writing sample, preferably an essay written for a college course\xc2\xa0
- One of the following test scores: GRE, MAT, or MTEL (an MTEL, or Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure, is preferred. \xc2\xa0If you have questions about which MTEL to take, please contact Graduate Studies Admission at 617-521-2915.)
- Official college transcripts from every college or university attended. Must include degree conferral.\xc2\xa0
- TOEFL scores, if English is not the applicant\'s first language\xc2\xa0
- Non-refundable application fee of $35 (payable to Simmons College)
- An interview is not required
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,052 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,052 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Simmons College 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 Simmons College
Simmons College
Boston, United States
Simmons College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months