Master Of Arts In Teaching, English Education (Secondary)
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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
English (Secondary) UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE DEGREE COMPLETION |
AREA
| CONTENT REQUIREMENT |
English
| Proof of completion of an UG or GR degree in English/Liberal Arts or related content area
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| Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or state GPA requirement if higher) or competency-based equivalent
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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).
English (Secondary) Content Requirements |
AREA
| 30 Hours Coursework required in Major area as defined below |
Language & Communication
| 1 course Linguistics
|
2 courses Writing
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1 course Presentation
|
Cultural Studies
| 1 course Cultural Studies
|
Literature Studies
| 2 courses Literature Studies |
Additional English & Literature Studies
| Remaining course hours
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OR
PATHWAY 3 – Passing scores on the WGU program required Basic Skills Exam
English (Secondary) BSE AND Related content degree completion OR completion of related coursework |
AREA
| CONTENT REQUIREMENT |
English
| Passing scores on the WGU program required Basic Skills Exam
|
| Cumulative GPA of 2.0 (or state GPA requirement if higher) or competency-based equivalent
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| Completion of content requirements of Pathway 1 OR Pathway 2
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