MA Teaching a Foreign Language
The demand for competent language teachers is strong. Help us to meet that demand!
Our Master of Arts in Teaching a Foreign Language (MATFL) combines strong academic preparation with practical pedagogical training. The MATFL program equips teachers with the ability to be flexible and innovative as†they respond to various types of learners' needs, cultural differences, and language program requirements.
The 40-unit MATFL degree is typically completed in four academic semesters with a course load of 12-13 units/semester. Students may also elect to pursue one of these certificate options in conjunction with their MATFL coursework: Language Program Administration, Computer Assisted Language Learning, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. These programs provide opportunities to gain additional qualifications and reach your professional goals.
The MATFL program at the Monterey Institute program also successfully prepares individuals for doctoral studies. Many alumni have attained a doctoral degree or are currently enrolled in doctoral programs at such prestigious institutions as Harvard, Oxford University and Georgetown.
Middlebury College Master of Arts in Chinese Option
In addition to the MATFL degree described above, the Middlebury Language Schools offer a Master of Arts in Chinese that can be earned either entirely at the Language Schools or jointly with the Monterey Institute.