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Masters of Arts in English Education Program
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Table of Contents
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How do I register for
classes?
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What is the M.A. in English Education?
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When are the courses
offered?
- Who is the Graduate Coordinator?
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Where can I find the program offices?
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How does the MA in
English differ from the MA in English Education?
- Can I go ahead and apply for a Ph.D. in English
if I have an M.A. in English Education?
Most students register for classes using the
University's web-based registration system. If for some reason you are unable to
register for a class, please contact the graduate coordinator..
The M.A. in English Education is a master of
arts program designed specifically for middle grades and secondary English
teachers who hold the NC initial license. The program offers advanced licensure
for middle grades and/or high school English teachers.
English/Education 6274 is only offered in the
Fall Semester. It is typically the first course a student takes in the program.
If, however, a student wishes to start the program in the summer session, he/she
may take up to six hours before taking
English/Education 6274. Those six hours
need to be selected in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator.
English/Education 6674 is only offered in the Spring Semester. Students
typically take this course near the end of the program, just before preparing to
research and write the thesis.
All other courses in the program are offered year-round and during times when
teachers are able to meet the classes.
Lil Brannon
email:
lbrannon@uncc.edu
Telephone: 704.687.3220/704.687.8880
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The program has offices in English and in
Middle/Secondary K-12 Education.
Fretwell: Room 245-F
College of Education: 321-A
The M.A. in English does not lead to advanced
licensure (the "M" license) for middle and secondary English teachers, whereas
the M.A. in English Education does. The M.A. in English requires 36 hours of
advanced study, 30 of which must be in English. The M.A. in English
Education requires 38 hours of advanced study, 26 of which must be in English.
Fourteen of those 26 hours are cross-listed with Education. The remaining 12
hours of English Education are from the professional offerings in the College of
Education. The M.A. in English Education requires a thesis, whereas the thesis
is an option in the M.A. in English program.
For those wishing to pursue a Ph.D. in
Curriculum and Instruction or in English Education, the M.A. in English
Education is well suited for you. If you are thinking about pursuing a Ph.D. in
English, you will need to plan your program of study very carefully with the
Program Coordinator. In order to pursue a Ph.D. in English, you will need to
have equivalent coursework for an M.A. in English along with a thesis that is
suited for advanced study in English Literature, American
Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, or Technical Writing. Planning carefully
will allow you to sequence your courses so that this option is a possibility.
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