Master of Arts in Secondary English Education
USF鈥檚 Master of Arts in Secondary English Education is designed for certified teachers seeking to deepen their practice or pursue advanced graduate study in English Education. This 30-credit hour program offers two concentrations鈥擶riting and Young Adult Literature鈥攑roviding rigorous, research-informed coursework focused on the teaching of writing, literature, and adolescent literacy. Graduates strengthen their expertise while preparing for roles in leadership, dual enrollment instruction, and future doctoral study.
What you will learn
Students explore workshop-based writing pedagogy, process-oriented literacy instruction, and multimodal composition. In the Young Adult Literature concentration, teachers learn to use contemporary YA texts to increase engagement, complement classics, and foster critical thinking and advocacy. Coursework emphasizes inquiry into classroom practices, including discussion, feedback, and analysis of student writing through the national Student Writing Archive Project.
Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared for advanced roles such as:
- Department chair or English program leader
- Dual enrollment or college-level writing/literature instructor
- Curriculum or literacy specialist
- Teacher mentor or instructional coach
- Doctoral student in English Education or related fields
What to expect
This 30-credit hour master鈥檚 program includes five concentration courses and a capstone research project. While there are no formal internships or field placements, coursework is highly applied鈥攖eachers conduct classroom-based inquiries into discussion practices, literacy strategies, and teacher feedback. Students engage with local and national organizations such as the Tampa Bay Area Writing Project, YA by the Bay, and the National Council of Teachers of English, where USF faculty hold leadership roles.
