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To learn more about the program, click the following links:

• Common Questions for Prospective Students
  • MAT Prerequisites
• Letter of Welcome
• UNCP Teacher Education Program Overview
• Mission Statement
• Orientation Information
  • Research and Writing at the Graduate Level
• Advising
• Program Objectives and Standards
  • Standards and Indicators
  • Alignment of Standards and Indicators with NBCS (revision pending)
• Maintaining Program Quality
  • Assessment of Standards and Indicators (initial, midpoint, and final) (PDF - requires Adobe Reader)
  • Midpoint Interview
• Program of Study
  • MAT Checksheet
  • MA Licensure Checksheet
  • MA Thesis Checksheet
• Course Descriptions (from UNCP Catalog)
• Description of Capstone Experience
• Description of Leadership Project
• Description of Thesis
• Information from UNCP Catalog (HTML | PDF - requires Adobe Reader)
• Information from School of Graduate Studies
  • Forms
  • Handbook and information
• Program Handbook

The Department of English and Theatre offers a Masters of Arts in English Education (MAEE) and provides candidates with opportunities for personal, intellectual, professional, and pedagogical growth.

In-service teachers with initial licensure who successfully complete the program obtain the North Carolina M license in English. Program requirements are also aligned with National Board Certification standards.

College graduates with backgrounds in English or related fields may enroll in the program to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in literature and literacy for various personal and professional proposes, including preparation to teach in community colleges.

Through graduate course work, candidates acquire, extend, synthesize, apply, and reflect upon their knowledge, expertise, and experience in literature, literacy, and pedagogy. The culminating product of the graduate experience is a Capstone Portfolio and Presentation, through which candidates document that they have met the following program standards:

1. application of advanced knowledge and skills in the English classroom (for in-service teachers and MAT candidates)
2. advanced knowledge of and planning for students and diverse populations
3. expertise in research and language
4. advanced knowledge and expertise in literacy and literature
5. reflection on personal, intellectual, pedagogical, and professional growth

Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2009

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