Program highlights
- Designed primarily for Iowa middle-level and secondary teachers
- Delivered on a cohort basis and completed in eight consecutive semesters (3-6 hours of credit each semester)
- The program includes coursework and instruction in the areas of:
- English education pedagogy
- Writing practice and pedagogy
- Literature study, including close examination of the range of literature read by adolescents
- Classroom research strategies/methodologies (for the research paper and future professional publication)
Students will submit an approved research paper, and complete both a written Major Texts exam and an oral specialty exam. The individualized focus and nature of the oral exam and the research paper are determined by students during the program, in consultation with chosen faculty advisors.
Convenient course delivery
Fall and spring courses in this program (one per semester) are offered via interactive video conferencing methods (including Adobe Connect) on Wednesday evenings. Some courses and coursework are offered online using eLearning, a Blackboard learning management system requiring Internet access and a web browser. While most students encounter very few technical difficulties with our online courses, our team of support specialists is available to assist you as needed.
The summer includes a maximum of one week total of in-person instruction at UNI, set on a beautiful 900-acre campus. The city of Cedar Falls is a charming community, complete with a nationally recognized historic downtown, more than 100 miles of recreational trails and a variety of cultural and entertainment experiences.
Qualifications and selection
To enroll, you must have state licensure to teach, as well as prior undergraduate coursework in Advanced Writing or Teaching of Writing, American Literature, Modern or Ethnic Literature, Young Adult Literature and Teaching of English.
