Graduate Programs
The English Department offers two options in graduate education:
- A Master of Arts in English and African American Literature
- A Master of Arts in Teaching, or "MAT," in English
Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in English
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) was designed for students whom have already completed a B.A. in English or related field, such as Speech, Journalism, or Writing. Students with other majors are considered for admission to the program but are required to take as many as five undergraduate pre-requisite courses (usually English Literature, American Literature, History of the English Language, Advanced Grammar, and Shakespeare).
The M.A.T. provides in-depth preparation in English and the Art of Teaching. For this two-year program, students focus heavily on coursework in curriculum and instruction.
During the first year, a student works to complete 12-15 hours before he/she begins a second-semester teaching internship (12 weeks). During the second year, the focus turns in earnest towards professional courses in education.
Students are recommended for certification after:
- 12 hours of coursework
- Student Teaching Internship
- Passing score on Praxis exam
*This is a non-thesis program.
For more information contact:
Dr. Faye Spencer Major
Telephone: (336) 334-7771
fsmaor@ncat.edu
English and African American Literature
Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Faye Spencer-Maori
Email: fsmaor@ncat.edu
Phone: (336) 334-7771
Location: New Classroom Building
Degrees Offered: MA
Test Requirements: GRE
Fall Deadline: July 1
Spring Deadline: Nov 1
Summer Session I Deadline: April 1
Summer Session II Deadline: April 1
