Overview

What Will I Learn?

This Master of Education program in Literacy at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania prepares you to help people of diverse ages and backgrounds to more effectively read and communicate. You'll benefit from a well-rounded program that involves a variety of experiences that will help you develop your teaching skills. Several courses are specific to K-8 literacy studies.

Field hours provide increased experience with children in an educational setting. Responsibilities include providing instruction using educational strategies and techniques, taking on leadership roles within the school environment and working with dedicated professionals in the field.

What Kinds of Experiences Could I Have?

Ship is an excellent place to study to become a teacher because of the opportunities to:

Observe classes in elementary, secondary and community college settings
Observe physically challenged and exceptional learners
Take part in student teaching
Participate in student groups and research experiences that complement the academic experience
Receive personalized attention and advisement from experienced professors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading and Reasoning Beyond the Primary Grades

Diversity's Impact on Literacy Instruction in a Standards Aligned System

Seminar in Literacy, Language, and Reading

Foundations of Literacy Development

Brain Based Strategies for Literacy Learners Experiencing Difficulties

Inquiry Approaches to Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shippensburg, United States

Disciplines

Literacy Education View 210 other Masters in Literacy Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the application and transcript(s), Literacy applicants must submit:

Program statement
Three (3) Recommendations

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13932 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 13932 USD per year during 12 months.
National

13932 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13932 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9288 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9288 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Shippensburg

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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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