Overview

Language and Literacy (Non-Thesis) from Western Washington University may provide additional endorsement in reading, ESOL, or bilingual education.

This updated master’s degree is designed for educators who want to deepen their knowledge and practice in language and literacy instruction. It is ideal for classroom teachers and those who are or want to become reading specialists or literacy coaches. Graduates will leave with a strong understanding of literacy research and theory and effective teaching of language, reading, and writing.

May provide Washington state additional endorsement in reading, ESOL, or bilingual education.

Student Responsibility

As a degree-seeking student at Western, you are responsible for knowing the requirements of your graduate program and making sure that you are taking the courses and completing the milestones your program requires for graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Research

Research Seminar and Inquiry Project

Emerging Technologies

New Literacies

Research Analysis of Current Issues in Elementary Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

47 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bellingham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Specific Test Requirements: Miller Analogies Test or Graduate Record Exam, General Test.

A résumé

A statement of purpose for seeking the MEd, not to exceed one page

An on-campus interview (only if requested by the department)

In limited cases, students who do not meet the departmental requirements for full admission may be granted provisional admission by the Graduate School.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

27690 USD / year

≈ 27690 USD / year
Out-of-State

27690 USD / year

≈ 27690 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8523 USD / year

≈ 8523 USD / year

Living costs

Bellingham

United States

1109 - 1684 USD / month

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

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Overview

Student Responsibility

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

Bellingham

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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