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Overview
The Literacy Education - Reading and Writing students from University of Colorado Denver gain in-depth knowledge about building on students’ languages, abilities, cultures and real-world experiences to design highly effective and relevant teaching practices.
What you'll learn
University of Colorado Denver’s MA in Literacy Education graduates learn to identify and build upon their students’ languages, abilities, cultures and real-world experiences to design highly effective and relevant reaching practices. Enhance your literacy instruction and assessment skills for all learners, including those who struggle with reading and writing, gifted students and students with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
As part of this program, you will learn to fully engage students in your classroom with your knowledge and skills in:
- The research of reading and writing
- Literacy and language acquisition
- Culturally relevant and responsive teaching practices
- Children’s and adolescent literature
- Digital literacy & use of technology to enhance literacy instruction
- Literacy assessment and informed instruction
- Differentiated teaching for students with diverse abilities and learning needs
- Leadership
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Writing Development, Instruction and Assessment
- Reading Development, Instruction and Assessment
- Literacy Assessment & Informed Instruction
- Classroom Assessment
- Research In Schools
- Seminar and Practicum in Literacy Professional Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
Blended, Online
Disciplines
Educational Research Literacy Education View 396 other Masters in Educational Research in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- 3 recommendation letters
- Official Transcripts from all institutions attended
- If applying for an endorsement, proof of teaching license or special services license is required
- Resume/CV
- Written Statement: Describe your interest in the program, your special strengths, and the goals you hope to achieve through your work in the program
- $50.00 application fee
- International Applicants only: Proof of English Language Proficiency (International applicants should review the following information regarding English language proficiency)
- Admissions Interview: An interview may be required as part of the admissions process. If so, applicants will be contacted with more details.
Tuition Fee
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International
19395 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1293 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
19395 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1293 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
5820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 388 USD per credit during 24 months.
Out of State Online tuition- $466 per credit
Living costs for Denver
1310 - 2220 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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