Apply: Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) English

Application Materials

• $50 non-refundable application fee 

• Official transcript from all institutions attended, documenting an undergraduate cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.75 overall and 3.0 in the major field of study.

  • Transcript should document a bachelor’s degree in English.

  • If you attended an institution outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation from one of our approved agencies is required. 

  • If your undergraduate final grade point average falls below the minimum stated, please contact Graduate Admissions.

• Two references; at least one reference must speak to your academic qualifications and performance.

• Statement of purpose (500- to 1,000 words, double-spaced) addressing the following: 

  • Your interest in teaching English at the middle or secondary level (grades 5-12) 

  • Your interest in studying English at the graduate level (ie, how you see yourself as a scholar of English) 

• English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants 

If you already hold an initial license, please apply directly to the MA English. A MAT is not required if the initial license has been obtained. 

Application Deadlines

• Applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed once complete. View final deadlines on our “Graduate Application and Deadlines” page.

The master of arts in teaching English program does not support students in F or J status (accurate for the 2026-2027 academic year).

Contact the Center for International Education or Graduate Admissions with any questions. does not support international students in f or j status due to program modality and/or part-time status. Please contact graduate admissions to verify which programs are suitable.