Program Overview
The Teaching-English (Secondary) at North Carolina State University is a MA programme in Education over 18 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-English (Secondary) 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Raleigh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching-English (Secondary) 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
- Principles of Developing and Interpreting Assessment
- Exploring Diversity in Classroom and Community
- Classroom Action Research
- Inquiry and Professional Development
- Issues & Trends in English Language Arts Education
- Reading in the Content Areas
- New Literacies & Media
- Teaching Young Adult Literature
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).
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a college or university that holds regional accreditation from a recognized accrediting agency such as SACS
- 3.00 GPA or higher in prior work, as required by the Graduate School
- Combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 300 on GRE administration. Scores should be no older than 5 years prior to the date of admission
- Meet the specific requirements of content area or grade level. See specialty coursework under curriculum for content standards.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, United States
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