Credential directory

Degrees, certificates, licences, apprenticeships and micro-credentials — with the provider, the occupations each leads to, and the Credential Transparency Identifier where one is published. Or browse a state or partner library.

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in TESL and Linguistics

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    The TESL [Teaching English as a Second Language] and Linguistics MA program allows students to meet the learning needs of non-English-speaking individuals. Coursework focuses on computer-assisted language learning, grammar, African American English, research methods, and current issues in linguistic …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in TESOL and Applied Linguistics

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    The M.A. in TESOL and Applied Linguistics provides an outstanding professional qualification for a career in teaching English to adults or teenagers. The carefully constructed curriculum includes current models of second language acquisition, the sound system and sentence structure of English, metho …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language

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    The MA in TESOL program prepares students to teach English to speakers of other languages, both in English speaking and non-English speaking environments. As a foundation for language teaching, the program introduces the study of linguistic structure (phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics), t …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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    TESOL is an exciting, in-demand, and interdisciplinary field that draws on linguistics, bilingual education, sociology, pedagogy, cultural studies, and information technology to provide English teachers with a solid foundation in the theory and praxis of second language learning and teaching. TESOL …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Linguistics

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    The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Linguistics combines the best of both fields, allowing students to consider language development at its most basic and complex levels.

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Teaching, Mathematics

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    The M.A.T. is a flexible program and offers a combination of Mathematics and Education courses. Graduates interested in post-secondary teaching options will be qualified to teach full- or part-time in community colleges and in four-year colleges and universities and to teach dual-credit courses in h …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Technical Communication

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    The Master of Arts in Technical Communication provides students with advanced study of technical and professional writing. By learning theory and applying it actively to coursework, students in this program develop essential workplace skills: Communicating technical information clearly and effi …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Technology Education

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    Ball State University's well-established Master of Arts program in Technology Education serves the needs of practicing technology and engineering teachers, STEM teachers, and others who are interested in teaching about the content areas of technology. Some graduate students in this program teach sec …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A. in Visual Arts Studio/Animation/Glass

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    Through concentrated study and experimentation, you will focus on your development as a professional artist. Through your interactions with faculty and peers, you will explore ideas and techniques, interact with visiting artists and critics, and broaden your technical, aesthetic, and conceptual unde …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A./M.A.Ed. in Business Education

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    Our master of arts degree for business and marketing education educators offers ninetracks you can follow, whether you are currently teaching business and marketing related subjects at the high school level or at the community college level, or working as a business consultant or trainer.

  • Master's Degree

    M.A./M.A.Ed. in English (English Studies/Creative Writing/Literature/Rhetoric)

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    Whether your long-term plans involve the pursuit of an MFA, a PhD, or a career in professional writing or editing, Ball State's master of arts in creative writing is designed to prepare you for the next step in your writing life. You'll study with a faculty of accomplished, published authors who'll …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A./M.A.Ed. in Journalism (Reporting & Storytelling)

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    Whether you're a working journalist looking to expand your skill set or a recent college graduate aiming to advance your career, Ball State's online or hybrid graduate program in journalism is the perfect fit. The Master of Arts in Journalism provides an opportunity for students to become better rep …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A./M.A.Ed. in Secondary Education

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    As a middle or high school teacher enrolled in this program, you'll gain intensive professional development in pedagogy, curriculum, foundations of education, educational technology, multicultural education, and educational research. You'll explore theoretical concepts that will directly impact your …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A./M.A.Ed. in Special Education

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    Looking to add special education to your existing license? Through Ball State's MA in special education, you can choose one of nine focus areas and make that your teaching focus. You may be also interested to know that our graduate certificates and license options can be combined in a variety of way …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A./M.A.T. in History

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    An M.A. in History serves the needs of persons intending to pursue a doctoral program, those seeking a collateral degree to complement other fields such as education or library science, and individuals seeking personal fulfillment. In completing the History M.A. curriculum, you will: Know the import …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A./M.A.T. in Classical Studies-Latin and Greek

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    An M.A. in Classical Studies is rigorous, preparing students for careers and further academic training. This program requires 30 credit hours of Latin, Greek, or classics courses, with at least 22 of these credit hours in Latin or Greek. At least one course should involve writing a term paper. All M …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A./M.A.T. in Comparative Literature

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    A Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Comparative Literature gives you depth of knowledge about the field. The M.A. may be completed on its own, or as a prelude to the Ph.D. It comprises a minimum of 30 credit hours of courses. Twenty of these credit hours must come from courses in Comparative Literatur …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A./M.A.T. in English

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    IU South Bend's Master of Arts in English equips students with skills that are highly valued by employers and provide strong intellectual enrichment, including writing and analytical skills. It also provides specialized knowledge in areas such as textual analysis, research, pedagogy, and editing. Ou …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A./M.A.T. in English

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    The Department of English offers three Master's Degrees, with concentrations in Literature, a Special Field of interest, and the English Language. It also offers an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Because the M.A. is conceived as a pathway to the doctoral program, the English department does not typical …more

  • Master's Degree

    M.A./M.A.T. in English

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    The Master of Arts in English utilizes critical theory to analyze written texts and allows students to select one of three available concentrations: (1) Literature; (2) Writing Studies; (3) English language and linguistics. The Master of Arts in Teaching, English program is designed for those who ho …more