Literacy Education, MEd at George Mason University

Programme overview

The master’s degree in Literacy Education provides an in-depth understanding of literacy development, scientifically-based literacy research, and evidence-based instructional, assessment, and intervention practices in literacy. Courses combine current research and theory with practical, hands-on experience. The degree is designed for educators with at least one year of teaching experience in PreK-12 classrooms or more informal settings.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 30 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Trajectory of Literacy Research; Trends and Issues in Literacy; Foundations of Literacy Instruction: Code-Based Skills; Foundations of Literacy Instruction: Meaning-Based Skills; Literacy Assessment and Intervention 1; Supervised Literacy Practicum 1.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions . In addition, applicants for the Literacy Education, MEd should have at least one year of teaching experience.

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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