MA English Education at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in English education is a one-year, intensive program designed to prepare you, as a practicing or transitioning teacher, for a career as a exemplary educator, teacher-researcher and leader in English language arts instruction. You develop a deep understanding of the English language arts by learning how to access, analyze and apply research and best practices for teaching secondary students (grades 7-12).

What you will study

30 credit hours including the required applied project course (ENG 593) Required Core (12 credit hours) ENG 501 Approaches to Research (3) ENG 506 Methods and Issues in Teaching Language (3) ENG 507 Methods and Issues in Teaching Composition (3) ENG 606 Advanced Studies in English Education (3) Electives or Research (12 credit hours) Other Requirements (3 credit hours) ENG 594 Conference and Workshop (3) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) ENG 593 Applied Project (3)

Career pathways

Graduates may pursue professions related to the field of secondary language arts and literacy education in secondary schools. Career examples: dual enrollment teacher, education and leadership researcher, faculty member at a college or university, industry content specialist, instructional leader, literacy coach, middle or high school English teacher.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in English, creative writing, English education, secondary education or secondary curriculum and instruction, or a master's degree in education or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution. Current certification in secondary English language arts (grades 6-12) or equivalent certification, or a minimum of two years teaching English language arts in a school setting is required. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities