Overview

Literacy Studies from Western Michigan University provides a nationally recognized, standards-based comprehensive professional development program to meet the needs of today’s classrooms for continuous literacy instruction PK-12 based on current theory, research, and practices.

Graduates with Literacy Studies from Western Michigan University will:

Be a reading specialist.

Be a literacy coach.

Engage in collegial dialogue and networking with other teachers in the greater West Michigan area.

Evaluate literacy initiatives and programs.

Be more effective within the classroom.

Experience personal and professional growth.

Meet state or district mandates.

Meet the requirements for state teacher certification.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Theory and Research in Reading and Literacy Instruction

Reading in the Content Areas

Literacy Acquisition and Reading Instruction

Reading Assessment and Effective Instruction

Teaching Reading in a Diverse Society

Literacy Coaching

Clinical Practice for Reading Specialists

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

For national students: on-going.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kalamazoo, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Teaching Literacy Education View 508 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate College online application.

Official transcripts.

Teaching certificate and any endorsements.

Statement that summarizes your teaching philosophy, professional experiences and career goals (double spaced 1,000-1,500 words).

Three email addresses for professional refences.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

An overall grade point average of at least a 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) in the last two years of undergraduate work.

Experience working in a professional setting.

A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate will be required for students seeking to obtain additional state endorsements, but not for the master's degree only.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Copy of passport identification page

Proof of English language proficiency

$100 non-refundable application fee

Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance

This program requires three recommendations

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

15620 USD / year

≈ 15620 USD / year
Out-of-State

15620 USD / year

≈ 15620 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10414 USD / year

≈ 10414 USD / year

Additional Details

Local Summer: 2,386 International Summer: 3,579

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Graduates with Literacy Studies from Western Michigan University will:

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Additional Details

Funding

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