We offer two program options:
- MAT: For students with an undergraduate degree in English.
- MA/MAT: A 49-58 credit dual-degree program for students who do not have an undergraduate background in English. This program includes comprehensive coursework in English foundations and literature. This option is also appropriate for students with a BA in English who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D.
All MAT English students take the following English Content Courses: Introduction to Graduate Studies in Literature, Contemporary Approaches to Teaching Composition, Contemporary Approaches to Teaching Literature, and one English elective.
Classes are offered evenings, weekends, online, and summers providing maximum flexibility for working professionals.
Exciting 300-hour practicums are an integral part of all MAT programs. We have strong partnerships with more than 50 area schools throughout Greater Boston and the North Shore offering excellent field work opportunities for those seeking placement. Educators already working in the classroom may be able to complete their practicum at their place of employment.
Career Opportunities
The United States is experiencing a massive teacher shortage. The Department of Education reports a shortage in Language Arts teachers, among many others, in Massachusetts. Along with the need for entry-level teachers, many districts are projecting a shortage in leadership positions at departmental, school, and district-wide levels. Language Arts educators with backgrounds in special education, English language learning, and working with diverse families and communities are in especially high demand. Massachusetts teacher standards have a strong national reputation and many who hold teaching licenses in Massachusetts have the knowledge and skills needed to successfully obtain licensure in other states.
*Sources: Hannah Natanson, “America Faces Catastrophic Teacher Shortage,” The Boston Globe, August 3, 2022; U.S. Department of Education, “Teacher Shortage Areas,” August 2022.
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