Students in the Master of Arts in Education with interpretation emphasis are required to take a minimum of 36 credit hours. The degree requirements include a 12 credit education core, a 15 credit American studies core and 9 credit hours of elective coursework.
Requirements
Education Core
One of the following:
| EDU 51000 | Conceptualization of Education | 3 |
| EDU 51010 | Conceptualization of Education for Beginning Teachers | 3 |
Interpretation Core
Plus six credits from the following courses (or courses approved by the academic advisor):
Note: Courses earn three credit hours unless otherwise indicated.
Electives
The remaining 9 credits are selected by the student and advisor with the final plan of study reviewed and approved by the Dean of American Studies. Electives are selected from a variety of disciplines to support the student’s focus.
Recommended courses include but are not limited to NPA 53000 Volunteer Management, NPA 55000 Management of Nonprofit Organizations, and NPA 57100 Grant Writing. Students are required to produce a viable research paper or project approved by Dean of American Studies.
Students will have the option to apply for professional certification through the National Association for Interpreters (NAI) as a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG), Certified Interpretive Planner (CIP), Certified Heritage Interpreter (CHI), Certified Interpretive Manager (CIM), or Certified Interpretive Trainer (CIT). Students who have received certification from NAI through previous training may apply for up to 9 transfer credit hours upon completion of a proficiency evaluation and submission of documentation.
International Students
All applicants whose first language is not English or who have not received a baccalaureate degree from an institution in which the language of instruction is English must take the TOEFL, which must be passed with a score of 550 or higher (paper-based exam).
Language Requirement
There is no language requirement for the MA.
GRE
GRE scores are not required for admission.