College of Liberal Arts
College of Liberal Arts
This program offers secondary English Language Arts teachers advanced study in teaching reading, literary studies, and multi-modal composition in a range of classroom levels and settings, with an emphasis on teaching in this region. Graduates will be prepared to serve as master teachers and teacher leaders and will have the foundation needed to seek dual-credit certification and pursue doctoral degree programs in a variety of education fields or in rhetoric and composition.
A strong research component prepares students for school leadership or a career in academia
Program incorporates borderland themes including literary studies, social issues, literature and arts
Customize your degree plan across English education, literature, and rhetoric and writing studies
Jose M. Avila became a teacher to help high school students be critical thinkers who can communicate effectively. He enrolled in the MAT program to become a dual credit teacher. The El Paso native said the experience deepened his knowledge, which allowed him to tweak lessons to make them more relevant to today’s students. He said the degree gave him the tools to continue to grow as an educator.
Our alumni thrive as expert middle and high school English instructors who may seek certification to teach dual-credit courses. In secondary schools, they can be promoted to department/campus leaders, develop curriculum and mentor novice teachers.
