Overview

Reading candidates at Eastern Michigan University gain knowledge of a wide range of instructional and assessment policies, programs, practices and resources supporting literacy development. Candidates will design literacy environments that engage learners in inquiry, research, and communication, using print and online texts and new as well as emerging technologies.

Finally, candidates gain knowledge and expertise that enable them to work successfully in culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 settings.

Learning outcomes

The Master of Arts in Reading leads to the Reading Specialist, a K-12 endorsement from the State of Michigan. Students must complete all required courses in the program and successfully pass the Michigan State Endorsement Test to gain the endorsement as a Reading Specialist. The Master of Arts in Reading and the State of Michigan endorsement as a K-12 Reading Specialist can lead to a position as a building or district literacy curriculum/reading specialist, literacy coach, or reading teacher for struggling readers.

Accreditation

The EMU College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, approved by the Michigan Department of Education for the preparation of educational personnel, and nationally recognized by the International Reading Association.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literacy Instruction in a Multilingual Society
Integrating New Literacies in Reading and Writing Instruction
The Integrated Literacy Curriculum
Language Development, Literacy and the Young Child
Comprehension and the Content Areas
Reading and Writing and the Inquiry Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

32-33

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Transcripts
English Proficiency
Financial Statement of Responsibility
Documentation
Passports and VISAs
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Tuition Fee

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International

20278 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20278 USD per year during 72 months.
National

20278 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20278 USD per year during 72 months.
In-State

11702 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11702 USD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Ypsilanti

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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