Master Of Arts In Teaching, English Education (Secondary)

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WGU provides three pathways for entrance into our Master of Arts in Teaching programs. Pathway 1 is completion of a related degree and a GPA of 2.5 or above. Pathway 2 is completion of an unrelated degree with sufficient coursework in the content area of the intended area of licensure and a GPA of 2.5 or above. Pathway 3 is a GPA of 2.0-2.49, passing Basic Skill Exam scores, and a completion of a related degree OR completion of sufficient coursework in the content area of the intended area of licensure. The specific requirements for admission via each pathway into the Master of Arts in Teaching, English Education (Secondary) program are outlined below. The degree or coursework necessary to meet these requirements must be completed prior to admission.

PATHWAY 1 – Completion of related degree 

OR

PATHWAY 2 – Completion of unrelated degree with qualifying coursework

• Must be college-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution in the United States as determined by the Department of Education.
• A grade point of 2.0 (C) for each course submitted is required, in addition to meeting a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or state GPA requirement if higher).

OR

PATHWAY 3 – Passing scores on the WGU program required Basic Skills Exam