Overview

Program Distinctives

The Education in Literacy program at Judson University combines several distinctive features to enhance graduates' learning experiences

A significant focus on improving classroom instruction in the areas of reading and writing as well as in the strategic selection and use of literature
Quality Reading Specialist Licensure as part of the masters experience
Professional learning/hosting opportunities at Judson's three-day Literacy in Motion Conference featuring national, state, and local experts and authors
Books for every course included in program tuition price and delivered to students in class
Complimentary one year membership or renewal in state literacy organization - The Illinois Reading Council
A self-selected area of growth in literacy research culminating in an article submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal
Quality professors who are truly experts in the field, including IL Reading Educator of the Year, Kane County Teacher of the Year, and National Milken Foundation Award Winners

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrating Technology inLiteracy Instruction

Strategies for EffectiveReading and Writing Instruction

Reaching Second-Language Readers and Writers

Reaching Reluctant Readersand Writers

Oral Interpretation ofChildren's Literature

Developing Consumers of Research

Communication in ProfessionalSettings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elgin, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application
Application fee of $55, payable to Judson University
Copy of official teaching certificate
Official signed and sealed transcript(s) of all college work; a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is preferred
Two letters of reference: one letter should be provided by someone who can speak to the candidate's professional experience as an educator; the second letter should address the candidate's character and should be provided by someone other than a family member
Typewritten double-spaced essay (not to exceed 500 words) describing an area of literacy instruction (reading, writing, or literature) in which the candidate would like to grow professionally and discussing why growth is needed in this area
Completed survey: Am I Ready for the Master of Education in Literacy Program at Judson University?

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12300 USD / year

≈ 12300 USD / year
Out-of-State

12300 USD / year

≈ 12300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12300 USD / year

≈ 12300 USD / year

Living costs

Elgin

United States

1100 - 1500 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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