Gain Certification and Leadership Skills with a Master of Arts in Teaching English
The Master of Arts in Teaching English is a 33-credit hour program for certified English teachers, or 39-credit hour program for those students who are seeking certification. The program combines theory with practical classroom application. All courses are taught by experienced secondary school teachers and are offered on SNHU's main campus in Manchester.
Real Classroom Teaching Experience
For students seeking certification, the Master of Arts in Teaching English program culminates with a 16-week student teaching experience and seminar series. This allows you to apply what you learn at SNHU, in a real middle or high school classroom in the Manchester Area. You will work under the close supervision of an experienced teacher at who can provide the guidance you need to hone your teaching style and strategies.
EDU 511 Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools
EDU 521 Exploring Principles of Education
EDU 560 Methods of Teaching English
EDU 571 Student Teaching and Seminar
EDU 582 The Educational Factors of Diversity
EDU 750 Seminar in the Teaching of Writing
ENG 550 Graduate Studies in English Language
LIT 500 Graduate Studies in Literary Theory|
LIT 685 Graduate Thesis in Literature
LIT 685 Graduate Thesis in Literature
Choose two of the following:
LIT 650 Graduate Seminar in American Literature
LIT 651 Graduate Seminar in British Literature
LIT 652 Graduate Seminar in Global Literature
(Course only available for teachers certified in English grades 5-12)
EDU 582 The Educational Factors of Diversity
EDU 750 Seminar in the Teaching of Writing
ENG 550 Graduate Studies in English Language
LIT 500 Graduate Studies in Literary Theory
LIT 685 Graduate Thesis in Literature
LIT 685 Graduate Thesis in Literature
Choose two of the following:
LIT 650 Graduate Seminar in American Literature
LIT 651 Graduate Seminar in British Literature
LIT 652 Graduate Seminar in Global Literature
Education programs are accredited by:
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission
- New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification