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Program at a Glance

Program
Online Master's
College(s)
College of Community Innovation and Education
33 - 36
Credit Hours
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Unleash Academic Excellence in English Language Arts

If you have a passion for English language arts and a desire to make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners, earning your Master of Education in English Language Arts from UCF Online is the perfect next step for you. This advanced degree not only enhances your subject knowledge but also equips you with valuable skills and opportunities that can transform your teaching career.

UCF Online’s Secondary Education M.Ed., English Language Arts Education is an advanced degree geared more towards moving beyond the classroom and into the education system itself.  By engaging in advanced coursework, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the practice of education, leadership, and administration. This expertise will not only enrich your own teaching but also empower you to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences for your students and understanding the systems and mechanisms behind the education system.

While certified teachers can still pursue an ELA M.Ed. and remain in the classroom, this degree allows for a broader range within the educational sphere. As a fully online program, you will have the flexibility to complete the courses from any location and encounter a much more diverse classroom experience, encouraging you to learn from new perspectives and shared learning experiences with fellow educators.

This expertise will not only enrich your own teaching but also empower you to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences for your students and understanding the systems and mechanisms behind the education system – as well as the best ways to collaborate with peers to influence change. Get started with UCF Online today.

English language coach in class with notebook.

Highlights

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Admissions three times a year
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No GRE Required
Certificate
Curriculum is for existing teachers who have their state certification.

Application Deadlines

Summer
December 1
Spring
April 1
Fall
July 1

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Course Overview

Advanced Studies in Adolescent Literature

Analyze major works in genre, examination of criticism, instructional strategies, and research in teaching adolescent literature.

Explore a variety of strategies for assessing students' writing including holistic scoring, primary trait scoring, and portfolio assessment.

Understand and present information using digital literacies, technological innovations, language arts skills and multicultural models of instruction for secondary education.

Skills You'll Learn

  • Understand the systems and mechanisms behind the education system.
  • Engage in a diverse classroom experience with peers from many backgrounds and locations.
  • Uncover the best ways to collaborate with peers to influence change.

Career Projections

125,894

Annual Job
Openings

8.3%

Job Growth
Between
2021 - 2031

Source: Lightcast™ . 2024

Career Opportunities

  • English language coach
  • English language educator
  • Intervention Specialists
  • School or District-Based Literacy Resource Teachers and Supervisors in Grades K-12 and Other Settings