Overview

The Literacy Education Studies program of the University at Buffalo will expand your knowledge of the theories, methods, and materials of reading, reading instruction, language, language instruction and reading assessment, enabling you to develop competencies that will enrich students’ capabilities.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to design, develop and evaluate authentic learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources as well as demonstrate:

An understanding of literacy as a complex process that will explore the needs of all students

An ability to transform subject matter in ways that honor the content and students at hand

A thorough background knowledge in subject matter content, reflecting an understanding of theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading, writing, speaking and listening processes and instruction

A knowledge of planning, guiding, and assessing learning, using varied and responsive instructional approaches, practices and materials

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Teaching and Reading Processes

Literacy Acquisition and Instruction PreK-2

Childhood Literacy Methods

Middle Childhood-Adolescent Literacy Methods

Classroom Literacy Assessment and Instruction

Improving Instruction in Elementary Language Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-10 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and an interest in literacy education at the graduate level

Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee, submitted electronically through UB's ePayment system.

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended. (UB transcripts are automatically submitted for current UB students and alumni.)

Contact information for two individuals who will each be asked to provide an electronic recommendation letter.

Statement of education and career goals

Official original proof of your degree

A copy of your passport biographical page

Official test scores for either the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE

Financial documentation

An official bank statement

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

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 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

Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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