Overview

Curriculum and Instruction from Xavier University of Louisiana does not lead to initial certification. Graduates can take positions as reading specialists, lead teachers, academic coaches, and curriculum coaches.

Quick Facts:

The MA is student-led, only fifteen of the thirty-six hours are prescribed.
The student with assistance from faculty advisors design programs to meet their needs.
This advanced level program is designed to prepare the highly qualified, certified classroom teacher with the skills necessary to effectively teach reading in grades K-12.
This program meets current Louisiana state requirements for coursework leading to add-on certification as a Reading Specialist.
We offer programs in the following areas: Curriculum and Instruction - Reading Specialist, M.A., Curriculum and Instruction Special Interest - Teacher Leader - Non-Certification, M.A., Curriculum and Instruction Special Interest - Non-Certification, M.A.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Reading Instruction
Special Topics in Literacy Education
Diagnostic/Prescriptive Reading Instruction
Practicum in Reading
Clinical Practicum in Reading
Advanced Seminar in Children’s Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

36-39

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application
Submit an official transcript from an accredited university certifying a baccalaureate degree;
Must have a 2.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale;
Must take Graduate Recodes Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT), but no minimum score requirement;
Two letters of recommendation on official letterhead (by someone who can speak to your potential as a graduate student); and
Personal statement/statement of interest detailing why you chose the program and Xavier University for graduate studies.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19656 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19656 USD / year

≈ 19656 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19656 USD / year

≈ 19656 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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

Funding

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