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Master of Arts in English

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Master's DegreeAcademicCIP: 23.0101

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Credits

30 credits

Format

In-Person

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Course Pathway

25 courses in this program

125 courses
EPR 511
3 credits
EESL 657
3 credits
EESL 637
3 credits
EEC 540
3 credits
EDF 620
3 credits
ECE 620
3 credits
KIN 511
3 credits
KIN 509
3 credits
EPR 594
3 credits
EPR 510
3 credits
EESL 613
3 credits
EESL 612
3 credits
EESL 513
3 credits
EESL 512
3 credits
EEC 612
3 credits
EDR 551
3 credits
EDF 616
3 credits
EDF 606
3 credits
EDF 602
3 credits
EDF 600
3 credits
EDC 651
3 credits
ECT 527
3 credits
ECT 523
3 credits
ECT 521
3 credits
ECT 520
3 credits
Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ECT 521IEP Programming and Lesson Planning
3 cr
EDC 651Innovative Practices in Instruction
3 cr
EDR 551Reading in Content Areas
3 cr
EEC 612Models of Teaching
3 cr
ECE 620Introduction to Curriculum and Teaching in Cultural & Familial Contexts
3 cr
EESL 512Curriculum, Program, Policies
3 cr
EESL 612Curriculum, Programs and Policies
3 cr
EESL 637Methods Teaching English as an International Language
3 cr
KIN 511Elementary School Physical Education
3 cr
ECT 520Formative and Summative Assessment
3 cr
EESL 657Instruction and Assessment: Listening and Speaking
3 cr
EPR 510Measurement and Evaluation in Education ECE
3 cr
EPR 511Measurement and Evaluation in Education Secondary Ed
3 cr
EPR 594Introduction to Educational Research Design
3 cr
KIN 509Assessment in Physical Education
3 cr
ECT 523Instructional Methods
3 cr
ECT 527Collaborative Processes
3 cr
EDF 600Urban Education
3 cr
EDF 602Critical Social Issues in American Education
3 cr
EDF 606Social Movements in Education
3 cr
EDF 616Comparative Education
3 cr
EDF 620Culture and American Education: Race Class and Gender
3 cr
EEC 540Advanced Workshop in Education: Methods to Support English Learners
3 cr
EESL 513Teaching ESL in a Multicultural Society
3 cr
EESL 613Teaching ESL in a Multicultural Society
3 cr
Program Details

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Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingInstructingLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyHistory and ArcheologyPhilosophy and Theology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionNear VisionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningPerceptual SpeedInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, us
  • Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
  • Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
  • Check the facts of stories using the internet.
  • Design page layouts using text, photographs, graphics, and other elements.
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Teach writing or communication classes.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Technology

Computer based training softwareDocument management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDevelopment environment softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareElectronic mail softwareInternet browser software

Tools

Computer data input scannersCopy machinesInkjet facsimile machinesLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesPersonal computersPrinters' rulersTablet computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesVideoconferencing equipmentBunsen burnersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersInteractive whiteboardsLaboratory heating platesLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compassesAudio amplification speakersCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDigital calculators

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementRecognitionSupportIndependenceWorking Conditions
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Proofreaders and Copy Markers43-9081.00
  • Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-2031.00
  • English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary25-1123.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Organizational proofreading and copy-marking standards — develop and maintain as authoritative policy, ensuring consistency across all publication types and business units.
  • Editorial quality assurance frameworks — design and implement at an enterprise scale, integrating digital workflow tools, style governance, and measurable accuracy targets.
  • Junior and mid-level proofreaders — mentor and evaluate, providing structured coaching on advanced markup techniques, style application, and professional judgment in a publishing organization.
  • Cross-functional editorial teams — lead in coordinating proof cycles, author consultations, and production schedules to deliver high-quality publications on time and within scope.
  • Style guides and composition standards — author or substantially revise for organizational adoption, synthesizing language authority, industry best practices, and brand requirements.
  • Technology adoption decisions — drive by evaluating and recommending document management, desktop publishing, and AI-assisted proofreading tools that advance departmental capability.
  • Systemic error trends across publications — analyze and translate into targeted training curricula and process redesigns that reduce defect rates organization-wide.
  • Senior authors, editors, and executive stakeholders — advise authoritatively on manuscript integrity, editorial risk, and language quality with influence at the organizational decision-making level.
  • Proofreading team capacity and workload — plan and allocate strategically across complex, concurrent publication pipelines to optimize throughput and quality in a large media or corporate environment.
  • Industry standards and evolving editorial practices — monitor continuously and integrate insights into organizational policy, positioning the team at the leading edge of professional copy-marking excellence.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
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Placement Rate
20%