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The Master of Arts in Education - Literacy offered by Furman University is designed to teach current theory and trends in literacy research, as well as best instructional practices. Reading, writing, and media communications are of particular focus with two required practica during the 36 credits of study.
To complete this program, students must show evidence of a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II exam. A passing score on the appropriate Praxis II exam is also required to gain additional licensure as “literacy teacher” or “literacy coach.”
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts programs are designed primarily for certified teachers. Individuals seeking initial teacher certification will be required to complete undergraduate courses which will not apply toward the master’s degree.
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Courses include:
- Statistics and Measurement in Education
- The Culture of Schooling in America
- Foundations and Current Trends in Literacy Research and Practice
- Teaching Reading and Writing in Content Areas
- Literacy Methods and Instructional Strategies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education View 3558 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.75
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 90
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in the United States or a teacher education program recognized by the South Carolina Board of Education
- satisfactorily completed an accredited program of initial teacher certification
- a graduate admissions application, accompanied by a one-time, non-refundable application fee
- two professional recommendations and Dispositions Assessment Evaluation by persons familiar with the candidate’s teaching (e.g. principal, assistant principal, immediate supervisor)
- a copy of their current teaching certificate
- official transcripts from each higher education institution previously attended
Tuition Fee
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50464 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 50464 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
50464 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 50464 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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