MIDDLE GRADES LANGUAGE ARTS
Requirements for Master of Arts in Teaching with Middle Grades Language Arts Specialization
MAT Core (12 sem. hrs.)
- EDN 5040: An Introduction to the Basic Tenets of Education
- EDN 5120: Advanced Study of Exceptionality in Children
- EDN 5450: Introduction to Curriculum Design and Best Practices
- EDN 5260: Advanced Instructional Approaches to Middle School Grades
- EDN 5460: Field Experience (0 hours)
English Methods (3 sem. hrs.)
- EED 5010: The Teaching of English, Methods and Materials 6-12
English Content (12 sem. hrs.)
- ENG 5300: Theories and Methods of Literary Research
- ENG 5010: Critical Approaches to Children's Literature
2 courses from the following:
- ENG 5000: Literacy and Literature in Context
- ENG 5050: Native American Literature
- ENG 5110: Principles of English Linguistics
- ENG 5210: Advanced Creative Writing
- ENG 5310: Medieval and Early Modern Drama
- ENG 5320: Rhetorical Analysis
- ENG 5330: Working Class Literature
- ENG 5340: Victorian Literature
- ENG 5500: Advanced Nonfiction Writing
- ENG 5610: Shakespeare Studies
- ENG 5750: Film Studies
- ENGS 50xx: Literary Topic Seminar
- ENGS 51xx: Special Topics in Literacy
- ENGS 52xx: Literary Genre Seminar
- ENGS 53xx: Author Seminar
- EMNGS 5370: Study Abroad
- ENGS 54xx: Literary Period Seminar
- ENGS 57xx: Expanding Canon Seminar
Internship (3 sem. hrs.)
- EED 5810: Internship in English Education.
Total: 30 sem hrs.
Candidates will also compile electronic portfolios as part of the program, including completion of edTPA during EED 5810. Candidates who are teaching on a Residency license may complete EED 5810 in their own classrooms.