Edwardsville,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Teaching Arts in Teaching of Writing in Edwardsville United States | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Edwardsville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,708
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The writing specialization program at SIUE explores essential theoretical, institutional, and practical considerations in writing instruction today.
Participants will gain:
Insight into the rich historical evolution of writing education.
Familiarity with fundamental teaching methodologies.
Guidance from expert faculty in examining current critical issues.
Recent specialized course offerings have included:
Equitable writing evaluation approaches
Teaching for social change
Literacy as a fundamental human right
Graduates will be equipped to instruct college composition courses, thoughtfully analyze writing curricula and literacy concepts, and, for certified secondary educators, qualify to teach advanced placement or dual-enrollment writing classes. Many students leverage their acquired expertise to share insights at academic conferences nationwide.
We strongly recommend full-time candidates apply for our selective graduate teaching assistantships, providing hands-on experience in introductory composition instruction with faculty mentorship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduate School application and $40 fee
Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
Minimum GPA of 2.50
International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of Purpose: A three- to five-page paper which explains how the applicant became interested in the field of Teaching of Writing, what the applicant hopes to learn in the program, and how that learning will help the applicant in a career.
Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
Minimum GPA of 2.50
International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of Purpose: A three- to five-page paper which explains how the applicant became interested in the field of Teaching of Writing, what the applicant hopes to learn in the program, and how that learning will help the applicant in a career.
Tuition
USD
16,708