Virtual Open House Thursday, December 4: 5鈥�6:30pm
Join us at one of our upcoming virtual Graduate School Open House events on Zoom!
You鈥檒l have the opportunity to learn more about 蘑菇短视频, participate
in a Q&A with current students, and meet key program representatives.
What You'll Learn
The M.A.T. in English is is a 42-semester hour program that will develop your skills
as a teacher and increase your understanding of English. Students will take courses
like Foundations of Teacher Leadership in a Diverse Society; Child and Adolescent
Development; Methods of Teaching Literature; and Linguistic Perspectives. The program
also includes practical experience during an semester-long internship paired with
a seminar course. Successful completion of the program leads to recommendation of
licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Where You'll Go
WCU鈥檚 M.A.T. graduates will be eligible to teach English in grades 9-12. The National
Education Association states the average salary for North Carolina public school teachers
is $47,783 for the 2014-15 school year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting
a 6% increase in high school teacher hirings by 2022. There are also a number of opportunities
across the nation and internationally for primary and secondary teachers.
The M.A.T. in English can be your ticket to teaching if you have a degree in English
but lack the required credentials to be an educator. The program will provide you
with coursework in lesson planning, teaching methods and other skills necessary to
thrive in the classroom and receive a teaching licensure. Students will also expand
their knowledge of English and literature from 蘑菇短视频鈥檚 award-winning,
well-published faculty. The program requires applicants to provide a senior level
analytic essay that synthesizes multiple sources and articulates arguments.
Degree Options
School
College of Education & Allied Professions, School of Teaching & Learning
Location
On鈥慍ampus / Residential (with program and internship)
Length
Part Time & Full Time Options - Designed for career changers
Time to Complete:
24鈥�30 months (varies with licensure area & internship timeline)
Credits:
42 semester credit hours required
App Deadline:
Aug.鈥�1 (Fall) & Dec.鈥�15 (Spring)
More About WCU's MAT - English Program
WCU鈥檚 MAT 鈥� English program prepares individuals with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English
(or sufficient English鈥慶ontent background) to become licensed secondary鈥憇chool English
teachers (grades 9鈥�12). The program combines graduate鈥憀evel coursework in education
and English content with pedagogical methods, culminating in a semester鈥憀ong internship/student鈥憈eaching
experience.
Students take courses such as methods of teaching literature, child/adolescent development,
foundations of teacher leadership, and English content courses. The program emphasizes
lesson planning, classroom management, assessment, and reflective teaching practices.
Students gain foundational knowledge in teaching methods, English content, and adolescent
development before entering their semester-long internship, ensuring readiness for
licensure and effective classroom teaching.
Graduates complete all required courses and clinical experiences to meet North Carolina
licensure standards while earning a master鈥檚 degree, equipping them to teach secondary
English effectively.
CEAP develops skilled professionals through evidence-based instruction, practical
experience, and field-based learning. Programs emphasize inclusive teaching, leadership,
assessment, and collaboration.
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