Anna Maria College Graduate Studies Master of Education, English Language Arts 50 Sunset Lane Paxton, MA 01612-1198 US   Phone: 1-508-849-3418 Fax: 1-508-849-3362   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.Ed.-English Language Arts Certificate Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in English Language Arts On Campus   Anna Maria College's Master of Education, English Language Arts degree fulfills the requirements for the Professional Teacher License in Early Childhood Pre-K-2 and Elementary 1-6. Students must complete an ELA curriculum concentration of four courses required for the license, five core courses to include assessment and research in ELA, and three electives. Curriculum concentration courses include: Literature Based Language Arts; Language Acquisition and Early Literacy; Reading in the Content Areas; Theory and Research in Reading; Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties; Writing in the Elementary Classroom ; Sign Language and ELL in the Heterogeneous Classroom Students may add additional requirements to include Literature for Young Adults, a practicum, and seminar to qualify for the Initial Teacher License as a Reading Specialist. Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies Program Students may pursue a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in English Language Arts after earning a Master Degree. The CAGS is a course of focused study consisting of at least eight upper level graduate courses. The plan of study is based on students’ previous academic record, professional goals, and academic interest.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 53  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 280  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $400  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $7200  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic