M.A.T. in Spanish (30 credits) have been redesigned with the collaboration of the campuses of the University of Maine System specifically to meet the needs of Maine’s schools. The programs offer full-time instruction during the academic year to meet the requirements of pre-service teachers and an intensive institute during the summer for in-service teachers. Candidates take seven to eight courses (21-24 credits) in language, literature, culture and linguistics in the target language, one course in language pedagogy (MLC 466/566) and one course on teaching the exceptional student in English (SED 402/500). An oral exam and a professional teaching portfolio which illustrate the candidate’s familiarity with Maine’s teaching standards and his/her readiness to teach a second language in the K-12 classroom are the final requirements for both degrees.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in oral communication in the target language (GSLG 1, 2)
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in written communication in the target language (GSLG 1, 2)
Express a historical and/or contemporary cultural and linguistic awareness through critical analysis of cultural artifacts and linguistic structures. (GSLG 1, 2)
Apply current pedagogical best practices to personal teaching philosophy and demonstrate cultural competency for language teaching. (GSLC 2,3)
September 2025
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
5774 Stevens Hall, Room 100,
ORONO,
Maine,
04469, United States
Applicants hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or the equivalent.
Applicants normally are expected to have at least a 3.0 grade-point average in English from an accredited institution, a GRE verbal score of at least 550 (on the previous scale) or 156 (on the current scale), and a GRE Writing score of at least 5.0. The GRE Subject Test in Literature in English is recommended but not required.
Official English proficiency examination scores are required from international applicants, unless the applicant has received a degree from an English-speaking institution. The University of Maine Graduate School accepts the following score reports sent directly from the testing agency.
IELTS - Minimum Score: 6.5
TOEFL (IBT) - Minimum Score: 80
PTE - Minimum Score: 60
Application deadline: January 15 recommended, then rolling if space is available (Fall only)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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