Overview

The Literacy program at Middle Tennessee State University provides an in-depth study of literacy development and strategies to support academic growth and success. The curriculum includes a variety of literacy topics, such as foundational knowledge, developmental continuums, assessment, writing, and specific strategies for supporting students. Graduates of the program who meet the criteria and are interested may be eligible to add on the reading specialist endorsement to their current teaching license.

Careers

Graduates from the Literacy program may be employed in a variety of positions within public schools or private settings. Examples include, but are not limited to,

Classroom teacher

Reading specialist

Reading interventionist

Mentor teacher

Literacy tutor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literacy

Adolescent Literacy

Instructional Tools in Literacy

Curriculum and Supervision of Literacy Instruction

Research in Literacy
Sociology

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Murfreesboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete graduate application for admission

Pay the non-refundable Application Fee fee of $50

Submit a copy of your passport photo page showing expiration date

Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institution(s). A GPA of 2.75 (Grade Point Average of 4.0 scale) required for admission

Submit proof of English Proficiency
If you are a transfer or current MTSU student in the U.S. on the F-1 Visa: Copy of your visa showing issue and expiration date; Copy of pages 1-3 of your current I-20

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Out-of-State

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8292 USD / year

≈ 8292 USD / year

Funding

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Key information

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Language

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Funding

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