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Master of Arts in English Teaching
Note: all program application forms are available for download
and printing from the link at the bottom of this page.
The M.A. in teaching exists for secondary teachers of English language arts who wish to continue their education. It offers teachers a balance of advanced studies in composition, linguistics, literature, critical theory and pedagogy. Graduates go on to leadership positions in middle and high school English departments and/or public curriculum offices. Teachers may apply for admission at any time of the year. In an average year, 3-10 students enter the program; rates of acceptance are higher than for the other two programs.
Requirements: 36 credits of graduate-level course work and an in-house professional paper which you defend orally in your last semester.
Course requirements include three 500-level workshops in English teaching pedagogy; two 500-level literature seminars; and up to 4 professional paper credits. You must also complete 20th Century Critical Theory, and either Introduction to Linguistics or Structure and History of Modern English, if you have not already completed these courses or their equivalents. Students may take up to 9 credits in courses outside the department, and up to 9 credits of Graduate Independent Study. Excluding professional paper credits, half of the remaining credits must be earned in 500-level courses.
For the M.A. Programs in Linguistics and English Teaching: Applications will be reviewed when we receive them for study beginning any academic term.
To be considered for a Teaching Assistantship, however, you must apply by January 5 of any year with a complete file: application form, $45 fee (check made payable to The University of Montana), goal statement, GRE scores, official transcripts of each institution listed on the front of the application, at least 3 recommendations, appropriate writing sample, and, if you so choose, the Teaching Assistant application.
When you apply for any of the M.A. Programs, send a sample or two of your expository writing (essay, term paper, research paper) even if it was not written for an English course.
Application deadline: None (rolling admissions).
Requirements: Normally, at least one year's experience teaching English full-time at the middle school or high school level. Applicants who have a B.A. in English and who wish to be certified may also be admitted.
In addition to the materials required by the Graduate School, the English Department also requires:
Submit M.A. Linguistics Program applications directly to the Director of the Lingustics Program:
Anthony Mattina, Ph.D.
Linguistics Program
The University of Montana
Missoula, Montana 59812
(406) 243-5851
For information on the M.A. English Teaching Program, contact:
Dr. Heather Bruce
English Department
The University of Montana
Missoula, Montana 59812
(406) 243-2138
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