English, M.Ed. (30 hrs)

Location(s): 100% Online

Program Overview

The M.Ed. in English Education offers an expanded study in language, literature, composition theory and practice, literary theory and criticism, literary history, cultural studies, and readings in diverse texts. The degree also provides in-depth instruction and practice in the development of inclusive instructional units, assessment, and research in educational trends.

Program Admission Requirements

Complete an online application Apply to Carey
Submit all official transcripts electronically to Graduate Admissions
Have a GPA > 2.5 for the last 64 hours of undergraduate work or a cumulative GPA > 2.5 with a GPA > 3.0 in all prior English courses.
Hold a baccalaureate degree in English (or a minor in English) from an accredited college or university
Hold or qualify to hold a Class A teacher’s license and provide a copy or sign a waiver of certification form.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of six hours of graduate credit may be transferred from another accredited institution. All transfer courses must be approved prior to degree application.

Program Progression Requirements

Students must maintain a GPA > 3.0 with no grade less than a ‘C’ and must complete all requirements within six years of admission into the program.
Refer to Academic Regulations in this catalog for additional degree progression and graduation requirements.

Program of Study (30 hrs)

Professional Education Requirements (9 hrs)

These courses are offered online only.
EDU 6200 - Teacher as Researcher 3 hrs
EDU 6300 - Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education 3 hrs
EDU 6400 - Curriculum Planning 3 hrs

English Education Concentration (15 hrs)

Select 15 hours of graduate English (ENG) education courses.

Electives (6 hrs)

Select 2 graduate courses with approval of faculty advisor.

Program Requirements and Professional Licensure Disclosure

Teacher education programs at William Carey University are designed to meet the professional competency standards for licensure in Mississippi. Students who intend to seek licensure in another state should contact the License Coordinator in the School of Education to verify that their program of study meets the desired state’s licensure requirements. Refer to SARA information from the Office of Online Learning for details.

Further, the Mississippi Department of Education establishes and maintains state licensure requirements, policies, and procedures, which supersede requirements listed in this catalog. Mandatory changes to this program of study will be communicated to the student through the School of Education.

Refer to the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Educator Licensure (http://mdek12.org/OEL) for the most current licensure requirements, application procedures, and deadlines.