A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Dual master's degree programs in English
- Credential class
- ceterms:MasterDegree
- Total credits (published)
- 30
- Catalog edition
- 2025-2026 Catalog
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- 2025-2026 Catalog Search Catalog Graduate State University of New York SUNY New Paltz Graduate Academic Policies Degrees Offered Teacher Education Programs Professional Licensure Disclosures Microcredentials Graduate Programs Accelerated Pathway Programs Become a Teacher Diversify Your Teaching Portfolio Engage in Social Justice Advocacy in Schools, Nonprofits, & Higher Education Advance Your Teaching Career Become a Counselor, Behavior Analyst, Speech Pathologist, Music Therapist or Researcher Broaden Your Opportunities MA/MAT in English Succeed in Business, Engineering or Computer Science Establish a Professionally Sustainable Art Practice Departments Offering Graduate Courses Only Course Descriptions Undergraduate Archives Print Options // Overview Admission Requirements MA/MAT Adol Ed: English MAT/MA English Program Learning Outcomes Program Overview MA/MAT Adolescence Ed: English (103E) This program is designed for students who have already earned their MA in English Literature or Creative Writing and are returning for the MAT in Adolescence Education to teach English in grades 7-12. Admission Deadlines Month Semester Program Coordinator Meg Davis Roberts, (845) 257-2856, davisrom@newpaltz.edu Program ID 103E Credits MAT is 45 -- up to 12 credits from the MA English program will be transferred in reducing the overall credits to 36 Program Length 1 year if studying full-time, program must be completed in 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9-12 Capstone Practicum Certification NYS Initial/Professional Teaching Certificate in Adol Ed: English MAT/MA English (204E) This program is designed for students who have already earned their MAT in Adolescence Ed: English and are returning for the MA in English. Admission Deadlines Month Semester Program Coordinator Michelle Woods, (845) 257-2753, woodsm@newpaltz.edu Program ID 204E Credits MA is 30 -- 9 credits from the MAT Adol Ed: English program will be transferred in reducing the overall credits to 21 Program Length 1 year if studying full-time, program must be completed in 7 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Comprehensive Exam or Thesis Program Description Our joint MA/MAT program is designed for students who wish to have the benefits of additional graduate study in English thr ough the MA program and who wish to earn a New York State teaching credential (grades 7-12, English) through the MAT program. The program is open to graduate students matriculated in the MA English or the MAT Adolescence Education: English program in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA without any grades of F (fail) or I (incomplete). Students are able to share 9 credits of English between both degree programs and save more than $4000 in tuition. For program information contact: Dr. Michelle Woods , Professor, Department of English Dr. Meg Davis Roberts, Associate Professor, Department of Teaching & Learning For admission information contact: Graduate Admission at gradadmissions@newpaltz.edu Admission Requirements To a pply , students must: Select the term when they plan to begin their second graduate degree program. For example, if students plan to graduate in May 2023, then they should select Fall 2023 as their entry term for the second degree. 2. Select the MA/MAT concentration code of their second graduate degree program 103E for current or former MA English majors looking to add the MAT program. 204E for current or former MAT majors looking to add the MA degree. Upload an application essay explicating their reasons for seeking an additional degree. Upload an internal transcript of graduate-level coursework completed thus far at New Paltz. Request one additional letter of recommendation. MA students pursuing the MAT (103E) would need a letter from an individual who can speak to their talents for working with young people. MAT students pursuing the MA (204E) would need a letter from an English professor. Graduate Checklist Apply for graduation via my.newpaltz.edu under “Graduation” tab according to the schedule in the academic calendar . Resolve any pending admission conditions (outlined in your acceptance letter) and/or missing documents if applicable. Review your progress report via my.newpaltz.edu to ensure that you have completed all program requirements. Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit . Ensure that you are in good academic standing with a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 or higher. Pass your capstone or culminating assessment. Complete your degree within the specified time limit outlined in the Program Overview. Application Deadlines Admission Deadlines Month Semester April 1 Fall Admission November 1 Spring Admission Accepting on a rolling basis until the program is full. However, students who submit after the deadline may get news of acceptance after advanced registration and some classes may be full.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 196176
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_196176_bd24e42e
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Sample Plan of Study
0 items
First Semester (17 Credits)
6 items
- As published: “Graduate Foundations of Adolescence Education Seminar”1
- 3
- 3
- Two English Graduate Courses 1Not resolved to a course6
- As published: “Curriculum: Designs for Literacy, Learning, and Assessment in Adolescence Education”3
- 1
Second Semester (17 Credits)
7 items
- 3
- As published: “Digital Literacies and Learning in Secondary Education”1
- SED XXX: Discipline-Specific Methods Course 2Not resolved to a course3
- English Graduate Course 1Not resolved to a course3
- 1
- SED XXX Discipline-Specific Education Course 2Not resolved to a course3
- English Elective - by advisementNot resolved to a course3
Third Semester: Student Teaching (14 Credits)
4 items
- 1
- 6
- 6
- 1
Sample Plan of Study: Literature Specialization
5 items
- Literature Before 1800Not resolved to a course9
- Literature After 1800Not resolved to a course9
- 3
- Graduate Electives 1Not resolved to a course9
- 0
Sample Plan of Study: Creative Writing Specialization
9 items
- Literature Before 1800 1Not resolved to a course3
- Literature After 1800 1Not resolved to a course9
- 3
- Complete THREE Creative Writing WorkshopsNot resolved to a course9
- As published: “Workshop in Fiction and Memoir 2”3
- As published: “Workshop in Poetry 2”3
- 3
- 3
- 0
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