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:
- Foundations of Literacy
- Adolescent Literacy
- Instructional Tools in Literacy
- Curriculum and Supervision of Literacy Instruction
- Research in Literacy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Literature View 806 other Masters in Literature in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete graduate application for admission
- Submit $35 nonrefundable application fee (money order or check with routing numbers); American Express, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted for online applications.
- Submit a copy of valid passport.
- Already in the U.S., submit a copy of valid Visa and copies of pages 1-3 of your current I-20 and the front and back of your I-94 card or I-94 information print out.
- Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institution(s). We request transcripts be sent directly to an accredited external evaluation service. If transcripts are written in a foreign language, an official translation in English is required in addition to the official original copy.
Tuition Fee
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International
18288 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18288 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
18288 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18288 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
7212 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7212 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Murfreesboro
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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