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Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages
Emphasis areas: French, Spanish, (TESOL-Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
About the Program
This unique program is designed particularly for the needs of elementary, middle, high school, and community college teachers who are in search of a practical graduate study program. The focus of the MATL is on developing and enhancing the knowledge and skills in language, language acquisition, and language instruction that are essential for both effective teaching and successful learning.
For this program course work is accessed fully online or in a hybrid format. Students may also select the site of study for each term, engaging thus an even more rounded and culturally diversified and enriching experience. Sites of study include Mississippi, Puebla, Mexico, and Spain (under consideration).
Accreditation:
Accreditations by national and regional authorities validate Southern Miss’s quality and dedication to teaching excellence. Accreditation signifies that an institution has a purpose appropriate to higher education and has resources, programs and services to accomplish and sustain that purpose.
Overall, accreditation enhances educational quality throughout the nation by ensuring that institutions meet standards established by the higher education community. Southern Miss is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Southern Regional Education Board, National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education, as well as over 25 other academic program accrediting bodies.
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Course Requirements: Click here to view the courses for the Master of Arts Teaching of Languages Program. |
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For more information please visit the Master of Arts Teaching of Languages Program's Webpage at: http://www.usm.edu/matl/.