In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, GRE, GMAT and MTEL testing has temporarily been waived from the application requirements for a number of our graduate programs through summer 2024.
Statement of purpose, addressing the following:
-your interest in teaching English at the secondary level (grades 8-12)
-your interest in studying English at the graduate level (ie, how you see yourself as a scholar of English)
MAT English does not require the GRE/MAT
Please note: If you have already hold an initial license, please apply directly to the MA English. A MAT is not required if the initial license has been obtained.
Additional Materials and Requirements
A passing score on the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) communication and literacy portion and content test for English.
Proficiency in a foreign language at the intermediate level before completion of the program (not required for admission to program). Proficiency may be demonstrated by completed coursework at the undergraduate level or equivalent test results.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in English. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in any discipline other than English should apply to our MA/MAT English program
Course in adolescent psychology (undergraduate or graduate)
Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed once complete.
