Delivery
Online
UNC Charlotte’s online Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Teaching English as a Second Language equips aspiring teachers at all stages for English as a Second Language (ESL) careers. It also offers a specific M.A.T. pathway for non-education majors seeking initial ESL licensure. Graduates earn the skills to work with English learners in diverse settings, from K–12 schools to universities and nonprofits. With diverse undergraduate backgrounds accepted, our program helps individuals become the teachers they aspire to be while earning a master’s degree.
UNC Charlotte’s M.A.T. in Teaching English as a Second Language program helps students learn self-reflection, polish their teacher-researcher skills and leadership qualities, and prepares them to make a lasting impact in the field. Our program is built with accessibility and advocacy at the heart of what we do. Coursework draws on the most current research in linguistics, second language acquisition, curriculum design and teaching methodologies.
After completing the graduate certificate, students have the option to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language by taking 12 additional hours, which leads to the “M” license after two years of teaching experience.
The M.A.T consists of 12 credit hours for a combined 30 credit hours.
Required Courses (9 credit hours):
Elective Course (3 credit hours):
Select one of the following:
** Written approval for any study abroad experiences and/ or elective courses not listed here must be provided in advance by the Graduate Program Director
Capstone:
The capstone experience for the M.A.T. is fulfilled by completing the Comprehensive Electronic Portfolio project. In addition, candidates for the M.A.T. complete an electronic licensure portfolio during coursework that demonstrates their readiness for the advanced Standard Professional II teaching license.
Applicants can apply via the UNC Charlotte Graduate Admissions website.
UNC Charlotte alumni who completed the M.A.T. in Teaching English as a Second Language are working in educational organizations such as:
Our graduates hold job titles such as:
Solid salary expectations
Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics research, collects job and salary data from UNC Charlotte graduates. Lightcast surveyed graduates of UNC Charlotte’s M.A.T. in Teaching English as a Second Language program and found their estimated average annual salary to be $76,100.
By choosing UNC Charlotte’s online M.A.T. program, you’ll enjoy a number of advantages, including:
Learn from faculty experts. Our M.A.T. faculty research efforts have garnered numerous grants to enhance the training of our students and provide services to the immigrant population. Faculty members are also passionate about teaching, their academic disciplines and their students. Faculty also use their research and community service experience to bring new instructional methods and innovative educational trends into the classroom. Faculty members have received awards from the UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education for Excellence in Research, Excellence in Teaching, Excellence in Diversity and Sustained Service to Public Schools.
Complete your M.A.T. online in just one year. Designed for working professionals, our fully online program allows you to continue working full time as you earn your M.A.T. Our program features both synchronous (set time to meet) and asynchronous (no set time) courses.
Receive strong student support. The Center for Graduate Life provides the support and sense of community students need to meet the challenges they face throughout their graduate experience. The Center offers workshops on topics such as:
Enjoy personalized career advising and support during your job search. The University Career Center provides services, programs and support for students and alumni. Services include:
Resident: $288.82 per credit hour
Outside of NC Non-Resident: $536.98 per credit hour
Non Resident: $1,098.21 per credit hour
Please note: Rates are subject to change.