Overview
The Literacy Education program at the University of Mississippi provides strong, foundational coursework that builds to 6 hours of internship coursework where candidates function in literacy leadership roles in their schools, districts, and/or communities.
This program is designed for teachers who seek to become more specialized literacy teachers who can serve as reading specialists and literacy coaches or literacy leaders in their schools and districts.
The application deadline for the Literacy Education program is March 1. Classes begin in the Fall.
Career Opportunities
- Graduates from this program serve as literacy coaches, reading specialists, and more specialized literacy teachers at the school and district levels.
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Course Platforms
- The program is offered on the Oxford campus. This cohort offers two online courses and the other courses utilize multiple formats.
- During the summer semester, courses meet during the daytime hours. However, during the fall and spring semesters, courses meet during the evening hours to accommodate practicing teachers.ats.
- During the summer semester, courses meet during the daytime hours. However, during the fall and spring semesters, courses meet during the evening hours to accommodate practicing teachers.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Education View 3564 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours of undergraduate work
- Praxis II Content Scores (6 points higher than MDE Licensure requirement)
- Two (2) Graduate Reference Forms
- Hold or eligible to hold an A educator licensure in content area (elementary ed., special ed., or secondary English, math, science, or social studies)
Tuition Fee
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International
24990 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 24990 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
24990 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 24990 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
8718 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8718 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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