This program is a NCATE/English NCTE Accredited & State Approved English Education Program and leads to certification in the State of Florida and may be transferred to approximately 30 other states under what is known as the "Reciprocity Agreement".

Students Seeking a Masters Degree Who Are Certified/Licensed

The M. A. is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in the field of English Education and appropriate initial certification who desire to increase their competence in a subject concentration.

The M. Ed. is designed for individuals who are certified usually to teach English at the middle or high school level. This degree is designed for the professional educator who wishes to pursue advanced study. The primary objective is to prepare instructional leaders through courses in curriculum, methods, supervision, learning principles, human interaction, and areas of specialization. The professional studies receive greater emphasis in the M. Ed. programs than the M. A. program.

The M.A.T. in English Education is designed to include initial certification to teach English, grades 6-12 with ESOL Endorsement - while working towards a Master's degree. it is planned for graduates of B.A. Liberal Arts English programs or for graduates of other programs who have completed the following within their programs of study: grammar, history/development of language, adolescent literature, American literature, British literature, world literature, female/minority literature, expository writing and creative writing.

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