Overview

It builds additional competence in the subject area of English. Successful completion of the program leads to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts academic requirements for licensure to teach English at the secondary level. It also prepares students for advanced studies in literature at the doctoral level.

The Master of Arts in Teaching English at Salem State University is a thirty-one to thirty-seven (31-37) hour degree program offering candidates opportunities for reflection and research in principles and practices for instruction of English language and literature, with particular emphasis on fieldwork experiences. Successful completion of the program leads to fulfillment of Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements for initial licensure to teach English at the middle and secondary level.

Their Mission

Salem State University's mission is to provide a high quality, student-centered education that prepares a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society, and serve as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applying Human Development to Teaching and Assessment

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Teaching Students with Exceptional Learning Needs

Special Education History and Law

Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure

Methods of Teaching English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

51 SCH

51-60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salem, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

$50 non-refundable application fee
Official transcript or transcript evaluation
Three references. At least two must be from persons able to speak to your academic qualifications and performance. At least one must speak to your potential scholarship in English.
English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants
Statement of purpose (500- to 1,000-words, double-spaced) addressing the following:
Your interest in teaching English as 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)
MA/MAT English Dual Degree does not require the GRE or MAT.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11297 USD / year

≈ 11297 USD / year
Out-of-State

11297 USD / year

≈ 11297 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9535 USD / year

≈ 9535 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Their Mission

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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