M.S.T. in Adolescence Education: English
The fully online Adolescence Education: English program will prepare graduates to shape young minds and adolescents' interpretation of English Language Arts. Program focus is based both on content and pedagogy of teaching adolescent students so that you will leave prepared to create student-centered, inquiry-based approaches to learning. It requires completion of a bachelor’s degree (with equivalent major coursework) in either Literature or Writing.
Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- choose and implement research-based best instructional practices for the adolescent ELA classroom.
- effectively develop ELA lesson plans that focus on the teaching, learning and evaluation of key ELA content.
- identify learner needs and the resources and strategies needed to successfully implement instruction through the use of current theory and pedagogy.
- critically reflect upon and defend instructional choices, using valid, reliable research for support.
Career Outlook
Employment of middle and high school teachers is projected to grow 4 to 5 percent from 2021 to 2031. Pay for middle and high school teachers and principals in New York is among the highest in the nation!
“A lot of the work I do in the MST program has been preparing lessons, and I've gotten really good at lesson planning. I definitely feel like I made the right choice coming to SUNY Potsdam, both academically and community-wise."
