Commonly Taught World Languages [MAT] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities
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Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Graduates of this program will demonstrate a high level of pedagogical knowledge (theory and practice) that will allow them to create learning opportunities that are consistent with Michigan’s World Language Standards and Benchmarks and with the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages; can evaluate, reflect on, and adjust their teaching practices to meet the needs of diverse learners; analyze cross-cultural issues within and beyond the classroom and school setting; evaluate their professional practice and engage in continuous and appropriate professional development;  advocate for the importance of, and benefits that are accrued from, learning world languages in K-12 settings.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Graduates of this program will demonstrate a high level of pedagogical knowledge (theory and practice) that will allow them to create learning opportunities that are consistent with Michigan’s World Language Standards and Benchmarks and with the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages; can evaluate, reflect on, and adjust their teaching practices to meet the needs of diverse learners; analyze cross-cultural issues within and beyond the classroom and school setting; evaluate their professional practice and engage in continuous and appropriate professional development;  advocate for the importance of, and benefits that are accrued from, learning world languages in K-12 settings.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

  • BA/BS or equivalent earned from an accredited institution in the language of certification. The coursework must be aligned with the requirements for the equivalent undergraduate degree at EMU
  • Hold a 2.75 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate work
  • Furnish an analysis of professional goals written by the candidate. This analysis should include a description of how the chosen degree program will meet the selected goals and how the candidate’s life experiences, accomplishments, and interests will contribute to success in the program.
  • Two letters of recommendation that addresses the candidate’s professional commitment, experience, and potential for graduate-level scholarship
  • Freedom from civil/criminal convictions, academic probation, or administrative probation; ICHAT Criminal Background Check and Statement of Civil/Criminal Convictions; For any civil/criminal conviction, provide a copy of Judgment of Sentence, Registrar of Actions, or Certificate of Conviction and a written explanation of the offense; Applications of students with civil/criminal convictions will be carefully reviewed and may take longer to process.
  • A 2-credit course Professional Writing in Educational Settings, is required for international students and candidates who do not have extended learning or teaching experience in K-12 American school settings.
  • A 2-credit course Orientation to Standards- and Proficiency-based Instruction is also required for international students and candidates who do not have extended learning or teaching experience in K-12 American school settings.
  • Students may be required to have the equivalent of a teachable minor to earn a teaching certificate from the State of Michigan. See College of Education advisor.

Application

Your application will be submitted using GradCAS, a Centralized Application Service (CAS) hosted by Liaison. After reviewing the admission requirements, please review the  application instructions  and select the appropriate application.

  • 2022-2023 Application
  • 2023-2024 Application

Domestic Applicants Within the application, follow the instructions to submit an official transcript from all previously attended institutions.

International Applicants Before applying, applicants must review the international application/process deadlines at  emich.edu/international  as they may differ from general program requirements.

For additional information regarding the application process, please see  Graduate Admissions  or  International Admissions .

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