Overview

Aligned with the most recent International Literacy Association (ILA) Standards for Reading Professionals, the graduate program in literacy highlights the skills and competencies consistent with structured literacy and science-based reading instruction.

Key Facts

Through a carefully designed sequence of courses and experiences, graduates will be prepared to meet the literacy needs of students in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms. This Literacy program of Providence College requires participants to complete 36 semester hours of graduate credit, which includes both campus-based courses and practical field experience in local schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Literacy

Models and Processes of Literacy

Best Practices Primary Grades

Fostering Cultural Awareness and Development: Diverse Literatures K-12

Best Practice Middle / Secondary Schools

Understanding Learning Differences and Responsive Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Providence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application
Application fee of $65.00
Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Two recommendations (one from your principal, supervising administrator, or cooperating teacher)
Professional Statement (approximately 1,000 words)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16560 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16560 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16560 USD / year

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Living costs

North Providence

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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