Literacy Education Mount Saint Vincent University

Overview

The Literacy Education programme at Mount Saint Vincent University is designed to help educators develop the advanced skills necessary to meet the complex demands of fostering literacy in diverse environments. This graduate course is suitable for those working in traditional schools, community sites, and various professional workplaces ranging from corporate offices to non-profit organisations. The curriculum blends theoretical research with practical applications to ensure graduates can lead literacy initiatives effectively.

Why Literacy Education at Mount Saint Vincent University?

Mount Saint Vincent University provides a flexible learning environment tailored to the needs of working professionals and full-time students alike. The Faculty of Education offers various delivery models, including on-campus sessions and off-campus cohorts, to accommodate different schedules. Students benefit from a supportive academic community that welcomes both traditional teachers with a Bachelor of Education and professionals from other fields with relevant teaching experience.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 14832 per year
• National fee: CAD 7051 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Literacy Learning
• Indigenous Literatures for the Classroom
• Literature for Children and Young Adults
• Pedagogy of Literacy Learning
• Cultural Politics and the Teaching of English
• Reading and Teaching Popular Culture
• Theory and Practice of Writing
• Research Seminar in Literacy Education

Careers with Literacy Education

Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of leadership and specialist roles within the educational sector and beyond. The programme equips students with the professional background required to excel in diverse instructional and administrative positions.

By focusing on both traditional and non-traditional educational settings, the programme ensures that graduates can apply their expertise in schools, arts organisations, and corporate training departments.