Overview

The Literacy Studies - TESOL and Reading program of Arcadia University can lead to PA Teacher Certification in Reading Specialist PK-12 certification and English as a Second Language PK-12 program specialist certification.

Key Features

The School of Education offers a limited number of scholarships each year to exemplary applicants based on their merit and commitment to being a change agent in education. These awards range from $4,000 to $5,000, spread out over two years.

Prospective students can apply for scholarships by completing an optional scholarship essay within the online application. Applicants to the Master of Education (MEd) and Doctor of Education (EdD) are eligible to apply.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language, Diversity and Schooling

Inclusive Education

Strategic Instruction for Emergent and Content Literacy, K-12

Strategic Instruction for Adolescent Readers and Writers,

Literature for Children and Youth

Assessment, Analysis and Instruction in Reading and Writing

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Arcadia University accepts applications throughout the year, and you can begin classes in the spring, summer, or fall.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glenside, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Literacy Education View 218 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A graduate application, including personal statements, to be completed online. Use the following application (please complete the application via desktop for a better user experience).

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended GPA of 3.0 or better.
One transcript from each college, university or professional school attended. Transfer credits included on a transcript must include grades earned; if not, a transcript from the original school must be submitted.
Proof of any Pennsylvania teaching certificates, if applying for a certification program.
Two letters of recommendation. The letters must be of a professional, not personal nature. If the student has been out of school five years or fewer, at least one letter must come from a professor.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22950 USD / year

≈ 22950 USD / year
Out-of-State

22950 USD / year

≈ 22950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22950 USD / year

≈ 22950 USD / year

Living costs

Glenside

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Literacy Studies - TESOL and Reading.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Glenside

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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