Combine your expertise in literature and writing with an understanding of young adolescent development to become a middle-level education English teacher. Our innovative curriculum in Middle-Level English Education will help you gain the skills and knowledge necessary to engage diverse learners and effectively manage classrooms. You’ll be ready to inspire your students to develop a love of reading and writing and you will equip them with the literacy skills they’ll need to navigate a world that is increasingly digital and complex.
This middle-leveI education degree program is for students with an undergraduate background in English. Online courses combined with in-person teaching experience in local schools will turn you into a seasoned and confident educator ready to enter your own classroom.
We understand that the cost and value of graduate studies is important for you to consider. That’s why we’re committed to helping you to fit this program into your unique financial situation, and will assist you with identifying scholarship and grant opportunities that can augment affordable financial aid packages. Contact this program’s Admissions Counselor any time to discuss the opportunities available to you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Graduate Tuition
Tuition for Middle-Level English Education, M.A.
$661 Per Credit
$850 Per Credit
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Why Get a Master’s in Middle-Level English Education at Vermont State?
High Demand: Almost 100% of recent graduates have found full-time employment and teachers are in high demand in Vermont and across the country. As information becomes more abundant, we face an increasing need for English teachers who can help students develop the literacy skills they’ll need to become responsible and discerning interpreters of information.
High Impact: A Vermont State master’s degree will equip you to positively impact your students and communities.
Experience: Multiple opportunities for in-the-field practice will make you an experienced, desirable candidate and a confident professional.
Flexibility: This program is designed for part-time enrollment so you can study while working full-time. You can also choose full-time enrollment to complete the degree more quickly. Courses are online to increase access and avoid excessive travel in difficult weather conditions. You may complete the licensure portion of the program first in order to seek a teaching position, then complete the remaining coursework for the master’s degree over time. Our Placement Office will help you locate a local school for practicum and internship experiences.
What You’ll Learn
Among other topics, you’ll study literature, media, and text for young adolescents; literacy interventions; inventive thinking; and multi-modal literacy.
You’ll learn how to create engaging lesson plans and scaffolded curricula, and you’ll be prepared to demonstrate the power of reading and writing to facilitate positive personal growth and empathy.
You’ll study and apply equity pedagogy, inclusive practices, and universal design.
You’ll be equipped to advocate for inclusion and equity, embrace difference, and promote social justice by becoming a knowledgeable professional with the courage to pursue a classroom experience that supports every student.
You’ll complete two required practicums and a full-time, semester-long Student Teaching internship. These experiences will provide you with practical knowledge and the ability to translate theory into instruction in a variety of educational settings.
This program is approved by the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE). Graduates will be eligible for an Initial Educator’s License with an English endorsement for grades 5-9.
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Sample Courses
Middle Level School Organization
Implementing Content-Specific Methods in a Secondary Classroom
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