Overview

The Language and Literacy program at California State University includes required courses in the field of language and literacy. Students will do practical work with struggling readers, examine literacy in educational contexts, and read and do research in the field of literacy.

Core Competencies

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Speaking
Active Listening
Learning Strategies
Judgment and Decision Making
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Evaluation
Complex Problem Solving
Coordination
Active Learning
Instructing
Negotiation
Time Management
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Systems Analysis

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practicum in Decoding and Fluency: Assessment and Instruction
Practicum in Comprehension: Assessment and Instruction
Teaching and Assessing Writing in the Pre-K through 12 Classroom
Psychology and Sociology of Literacy Instruction
Language and Literacy Development in Multicultural Settings
Leadership in Literacy
Advanced Practicum in Reading Difficulties: Assessment and Intervention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sacramento, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units attempted; and
an essay for acceptance into the Masters program is required.
a valid California Teaching Credential is not required, but may be included in the application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8548 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8548 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8548 USD / year

≈ 8548 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Tuition Fee: $471.00 per unit plus the tuition fees above and mandatory campus fees.

Living costs

Sacramento

United States

1190 - 1765 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

Core Competencies

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Sacramento

Financing

Funding

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