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MASTER OF ARTS DEGREES (M.A.)
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Teaching (M.A.T.)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree is intended for students who wish to become certified in teaching at the secondary level (grades 6-12) in a single subject. Students will learn how to lead a classroom, plan lessons, assess student learning, reflect on their own teaching, and improve their practice over time. The program will prepare students to teach Science (specialized by content area), Mathematics, or English. This one-year, cohort program begins in the summer and students complete the program at the end of the following spring semester. Students complete a year- long internship with a partner school to gain intensive classroom experience by the time they complete the program. Students in this program will have an academic major or at least 30 credit hours of undergraduate coursework in the subject they wish to teach.
Requirements for Admission to the M.A.T. Degree
Applicants are admitted to this cohort-based program once a year, with completed applications due by December 15 for admission in the following summer. Complete program application including a statement of goals and objectives.
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Baccalaureate degree with a minimum undergraduate cumulative index of 3.0 from an accredited college or university in the concentration area to which the student is applying (Mathematics, Science or English).
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Passing scores in all categories (Reading, Writing, Mathematics) of the Praxis I test.
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Passing score on the Praxis II (content knowledge) test relevant to the student's concentration/specialization area.
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A score of at least 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) or 100 (iBT) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a minimum overall score of 7.0 on the IELTS from applicants whose first language is not English.
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Three letters of reference from individuals who are able to assess the applicant’s academic ability and potential.
Program Requirements for the M.A.T. Degree
This M.A.T. program requires 33 credit hours of course work, including:
Additionally, the M.A.T. candidate will complete a professional portfolio (the Teachers Work Sample), showcasing examples of their lesson plans, their students’ work, and other artifacts that demonstrate their understanding of pedagogy in their chosen concentration. This portfolio must meet all relevant requirements for use as an NCATE assessment.
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language
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Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
The M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program prepares students for teaching in ESL classrooms, and also provides training for teaching English as a second language in colleges and language institutes in the U.S. and abroad. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue the degree as full-time students, and all students will complete either a practicum or a graduate teaching internship.
Requirements for Admission to the TESL Program
Applicants are admitted to this cohort-based program once a year, with completed applications due by April 1 for the following fall semester. If unusual circumstances exist, a student may petition to have his/her application reviewed for spring semester admittance by contacting Dr. Scott Stevens (sstevens@udel.edu) by October 1. If the petition is approved, the completed application must be received by November 1.
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Complete program application including a statement of goals and objectives.
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A minimum undergraduate cumulative index of 3.0 from an accredited college or university.
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A minimum graduate cumulative index of 3.5 from an accredited college or university for all graduate courses completed.
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GRE quantitative and verbal test scores must be submitted. Although there is not a minimum GRE requirement, it is expected that applicants will attain a 1050 or above on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of the exam.
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An officially reported minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) or 100 (iBT) OR an officially reported minimum IELTS score of 7.0 for applicants whose native language is not English.
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Three letters of reference from individuals who are able to assess the applicant's academic ability and potential.
Program Requirements for the MA in TESL Degree
This M.A. program requires 33 credit hours of course work, including:
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Education Core Courses (12 hours): EDUC 613, EDUC 619, EDUC 627, and EDUC 740
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Linguistics and TESL Courses (18 hours): LING 676, LING 677, FLLT 622, FLLT 624, EDUC 672, and EDUC 647
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Teaching Practicum (EDUC 742 - 3 credits) for students not seeking certification; OR Graduate Teaching Internship (EDUC 750) (6 credits) plus EDUC 614 (3 credits) for students seeking certification as a classroom teacher. All students must take the Praxis II exam in TESL prior to being allowed to begin their Practicum or Graduate Teaching Internship. Additionally, students seeking certification to teach in U.S. schools must take the Praxis I exam as a pre-requisite to the Graduate Teaching Internship.
Combined BA/MA Program (English/Teaching English as a Second Language)
Exceptionally well qualified undergradute English majors may apply for the 4 + 1 program which would culminate with the student earning a BA in English and an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language within five years. English majors who have a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 with a minimum 3.0 in their major may apply to the MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in the fall of their junior year by completing the University’s graduate application. One of the three reference letters that is required as a part of the application must come from their English department faculty advisor. The MA-TESL is a competitive program and not all students who meet the minimum admission requirements will be admitted. Students admitted to the 4 + 1 program will be allowed to enroll in the following four graduate courses and count them towards their bachelor’s degree: LING 676, EDUC 672, ENGL/LING 677, and EDUC 619. Once admitted to the 4 + 1 program, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 overall GPA and earn a grade of “B” or higher in the four designated TESL courses they take as an undergraduate. During the fifth year, students will take the remaining 21 credits of graduate coursework required in the TESL program.
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