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College of Charleston

About

Tradition and transformation—that is the College of Charleston. A public, liberal arts college located in beautiful downtown Charleston, it's the ideal place to spend your college years or graduate school. The college has been educating scholars for more than 250 years and preparing excellent teachers for nearly 100 years.

  • College or University
  • Charleston

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Unmatched experiences! From participating in the Beyond Minimally Adequate Forum to being connected to a summer residency in my first year of teaching. I have continued connections with the College, serving as a mentor to the Call Me MiSTERs and Teaching Fellows, and I return to speak to aspiring teachers in classes!

Rodrick Bellamy

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Programs

Master’s & certification

Master of Arts in Teaching—Multilingual Learner Education

  • From 16 to 24 months

    Program Duration

  • Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

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Program Info

Become a champion for multilingual learners by earning your Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Multilingual Learner Education. This College of Charleston program is designed for those who want to teach multilingual learners and already have a degree in a field other than education. This online M.A.T. program combines coursework and hands-on experience in public schools to prepare you for a successful career in teaching. 

The program covers:

  • Educational foundations: Learn about teaching, how people learn, and how second languages are learned.
  • Advanced coursework: Learn practical strategies to teach multilingual learners, measure their progress, and help them learn a new language.
  • Read to succeed: Learn how to incorporate the reading skills from your coursework into your hands-on teaching.
  • Culminating professional experiences: Gain classroom experience by teaching full-time under the guidance of an experienced teacher. 

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Jul. 01, 2025

    Fall

  • Jan. 01, 2026

    Spring

  • Apr. 01, 2026

    Summer

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Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at College of Charleston have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with College of Charleston to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

Up to $10,000

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Explore and apply for scholarships of up to $10,000 on the College of Charleston Graduate School funding page.

Varies

Loan Forgiveness

State and federal loans for teachers are available, and you may be eligible for student loan repayment or forgiveness programs.

$3,150- $13,500/year

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Graduate assistantships are available on the Charleston campus. You can apply for these positions, which offer funding between $3,150 and $13,500 for each academic year.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

TESOL / English to Speakers of other Languages (all grades) Pre-K-12

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