Department of
Teacher Education and Higher Education
Middle/Secondary English Language Arts:
Teacher Leadership Track
Designed for:
Designed for Students with an initial ("A") license in Middle or Secondary Language Arts Education who wish to pursue a Masters Degree that extends their expertise in teaching Language Arts in grades 6-12.
Program Description:
This 33-hour program provides licensed English language arts teachers with advanced study in all major areas of English language arts instruction. Courses are designed to provide opportunities to learn from current scholarship, engage new learning with current practice, and support teacher effectiveness in literacy education. Successful graduates will be eligible for M licensure.
Students will meet the advanced competencies of the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards (itemized below) and will be eligible for “M” licensure with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
- Teachers demonstrate leadership.
- Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.
- Teachers know the content they teach.
- Teachers facilitate learning for students.
- Teachers reflect on their practice.
Application Process:
- Apply online through the UNCG Graduate School website where you can find additional information. Applications are reviewed year-round but the Graduate School has deadlines for each semester.
- Graduate School Bulletin
- You will need one official transcript from every college and university you have attended, including UNCG.
- Three recommendations are required from former professors and employers. These can be completed online or submitted in sealed envelopes.
- A Residency Statement is required for applicants claiming North Carolina residency.
- Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and submit their test scores to the Graduate School. These should not be more than five years old.
- Applicants for this program are required to submit a personal statement and a copy of an updated resume.
Pre-requisites:
- "A" license in middle grades or secondary English language arts
- Two years teaching experiences (may be completed as a co-requisite)
- Meet requirements for admission to the Graduate School
Program of Study
Core Courses (9 hours)
- TED 669 (3)Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory or approved substitute
- TED 545 (3) Diverse Learners (3) or TED 646 Intro to Equity Education (3) or approved substitute
- ERM 605 Educational Measurement and Evaluation (3) or ERM 604 Methods of Educational Research (3) or approved substitute
Pedagogical Expertise (18 hours)
- TED 626 (3) Middle Grades Curriculum & Instruction or TED 638 Seminar in Secondary Education
- TED 645 (3) Critical Issues in English Language Arts
- TED 640 (3)Teaching Writing in the Elementary and Middle Grades or ENG 522 (3): Teaching Composition: Theories and Applications
- TED 695 (3) Youth Literacies
- TED 628 (3) Trends & Issues in Curriculum and Instruction
- TED or ENG Elective (3) Choose 1 course: ENG 590 Literacy, Learning and Fieldwork, ENG 602: Electronic Research, Writing, and Editing, ENG 697 Composing Theories in Reading and Writing or TED 628: Trends & Issues in Curriculum and Instruction, TED 604 Applied Linguistics for Teachers, TED 618 Teaching English as a Second Language, TED 616 Literacy Development & Instruction Across the Grades, TED 622 Differentiated Instruction
Professional Development/Leadership (6 hours)
- TED 676 (3) Teacher As Researcher and Leader I
- TED 677 (3) Teacher As Researcher and Leader II (Prerequisite is TED 676)
Plan of Study to be completed and signed by advisor within the first 9 hours of coursework :
Plan of Study (word)
Plan of Study (pdf)
Contacts
Dr. Colleen Fairbanks
Middle Grades Education
488A School of Education Building,
(336) 334-3746
cmfairba@uncg.edu
Dr. Amy Vetter
Secondary English Education
478 School of Education Building
(336) 334-9876
amvetter@uncg.edu
Frequently Asked Questions:
I haven't taught for two years. Can I start my Masters?
If you have taught for at least one year and are currently employed you can apply. You will need to have completed two full years of teaching by the time you complete your Masters Degree program. You can also take up to three courses through VISIONS before you are formally accepted. See the graduate school website for information on the VISIONS Program.
Should I take these courses in any particular order?
Typically students take the core courses first and take the pedagogical courses as they are offered. TED 676 and TED 677 are taken the final year of the program.
How quickly can I complete the program?
Because some courses are not offered every year the answer to this question depends on when you start the program. If you are a part-time student taking one or two courses a semester, it will take you a minimum of 6 semesters (Spring and Fall and Summer School).
Is this program available online?
A few classes may be available online or partially online, but there is no guarantee of this.