Overview

As part of the Language and Literacy MEd program from University of South Carolina, you will complete all required courses for the Literacy Teacher and Literacy Coach add-on certifications, and with one additional course, all courses needed for the Literacy Specialist. No other program in the state provides coursework for all three certifications within a single Master’s program.

Through this program, you will learn how to assess individual readers and writers and develop curriculum to meet student needs by working with learners and other educators. You will also engage in a blend of theoretical, field-based, and research-based experiences with a focus on diverse learners and evolving conceptions of literacy in 21st century schools.

What kinds of work will I be able to do?

After you graduate from this program, you will be prepared to be a highly qualified literacy professional and be able to meet the demands of varied leadership positions. You will be prepared to serve as a:

Reading/literacy teacher: Primarily responsible for planning, teaching, and evaluating instruction for students having difficulty with reading or writing at all levels (pre-K–12);
Literacy coach: Primarily responsible for improving classroom instruction by supporting teacher learning and facilitating literacy program efforts; and
Literacy specialist/coordinator: Primarily responsible for developing, leading, and/or evaluating the school or district literacy program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading Instruction
Teaching Reading Through A Literature Emphasis
Multimodal Multi-genre Writing
Instructional Strategies for Reading
Reading Assessment
Seminar in Classroom Reading Assessment
Developing and Guiding the Reading Program

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Teaching Literacy Education View 655 other Masters in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts
Personal Statement
Resume
2 Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17160 USD / full

≈ 17160 USD / full
Out-of-State

17160 USD / full

≈ 17160 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

17160 USD / full

≈ 17160 USD / full

Funding

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