Overview

About Literacy Studies - TESOL and Reading at Arcadia University

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

Key facts:

You can complete the program part- or full-time, with evening classes offered 4:30-10 p.m. Monday through Friday during each 14-16 week semester. There are also a few online courses. Simply choose how many courses you'd like to register for each semester with the help of your academic adviser.

Full-time status for graduate students is nine or more credit hours per semester. Most students register for at least two courses a semester, allowing them to complete a master's degree and/or teacher certification within 18 to 24 months.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language, Diversity and Schooling

Reading Specialist Professional

Literature for Children

Assessment, Analysis and Instruction in Reading and Writing

Teaching Multilingual and Multicultural Literacies

Multilingual and Multicultural Assessments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-05-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-26 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

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Literacy Education View 210 other Masters in Literacy Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

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

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended GPA of 3.0 or better. Passing scores on the Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing, and Math can be submitted when the GPA is below 3.0

Students holding a B.A. or B.S. degree in Education who are seeking an initial teaching certification (Instructional I) must submit passing scores from a provider of one of the approved basic skills assessment tests: PAPA, CORE, SAT or ACT. See Testing Requirements for Candidates with a Degree in Education.

One official transcript from each college, university or professional school attended.

Proof of any Pennsylvania teaching certificates, if applying for an add-on certification program.

Tuition Fee

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International

22500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 750 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

22500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 750 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

22500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 750 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Glenside

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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