Master of Arts in English
Concentrations available in literature, rhetoric and composition, or professional writing (both business/technical and creative). Thesis or non-thesis options.
M.A.Ed.-Master of Arts in Education - English Education
For individuals with a B.S.Ed. in English who want to become more professionally competitive.
M.A.T.-Master of Arts in Teaching - English Education
Designed to enable students holding degrees other than education degrees to study in selected teaching programs and to work towards NC licensure at the graduate level.
TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Western Carolina University offers three degrees in TESOL to prepare students for working with ESL students in a wide variety of learning contexts.
- M.A.-TESOL
- M.A.T.-TESOL - For individuals without little to no prior teaching experience and who wish to be licensed to teach in the NC public school (K-12) system. This program leads to North Carolina licensure.
- M.A.Ed.-TESOL - For individuals who already have NC licensure and already teach in the public schools system, but who want or need a graduate degree in TESOL.
A graduate degree in English helps you prepare for teaching at the secondary or community college level, for entry into doctoral programs, and for a variety of jobs and careers.
To learn more about the program, read WCU’s admission requirements and the application checklist, tuition and fees, and assistantship and fellowship opportunities.