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EdM in Language & Literacy Education at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

Non-licensure master's for professionals studying the theory and research behind language and literacy education in homes, schools and communities, with specialisations in Language Education, Literacy Education, or American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. It does not lead to a teacher licence.

Faculty: Wheelock College of Education & Human Development  |  Duration: 32 units  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

RS 600 Introduction to Research (4 units) plus 28 units chosen with an advisor, such as Instruction and Assessment for Emergent and Developing Literacies, Second Language Acquisition, Teaching English Language Learners, or the ASL and Deaf Studies sequence (ASL I and II prerequisites).

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Entry requirements

Wheelock graduate programmes (Master's and CAGS): GRE and MTEL scores are not required. Two letters of recommendation, a statement of qualifications and objectives (about two double-spaced pages), an equity and inclusion statement (up to two pages), a resume/CV and transcripts from all institutions attended are required; the bachelor's degree must be conferred before the programme begins. English proficiency for applicants without a waiver: Duolingo 130, IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL 100 overall. Application fee $95.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Duration: 32 units

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