Literacy Education Online, M.Ed. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Literacy Education M.Ed. online program at Georgia State University is designed to prepare certified teachers and education professionals to serve as leaders in literacy education. Tailored for the working professional, this program is offered completely online. The goal of the program is to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to advance the literacy abilities of culturally, racially and linguistically diverse P-12 students in urban and multicultural learning environments. This online M.Ed. program requires completing 30 semester hours of coursework and an electronic portfolio.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Middle and Secondary Education | Duration: Minimum of 30 semester hours | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall: May 15 Spring: October 15 Summer: April 15 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The coursework for the Online M.Ed. in Literacy Education requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. The program includes 9 hours of professional studies courses, 12 hours of literacy core courses and 9 hours literacy electives. The professional studies courses equip candidates with foundational knowledge in educational research, psychology and sociology. The literacy core courses prepare candidates with the theoretical and practical knowledge to teach literacy to P-12 learners. Candidates may choose three literacy electives or an additional concentration area to complete the degree. For individual course information, please visit the catalog.

Career pathways

The need for highly qualified teachers and literacy leaders is steadily increasing as U.S. schools are placing a greater emphasis on improving literacy outcomes. Literacy teachers provide focused literacy instruction to P-12 students to advance their reading, writing and critical thinking abilities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Online M.Ed. in Literacy Education, you will need to submit several documents for review: Online Application Application Fee of $50 Goals Statement (upload with the application) Resumé (upload with the application) Two Letters of Recommendation (identify recommender on application) A teaching certificate from your state (upload teaching certificate to application) Official transcript(s): Undergraduate required for admission. Submit official transcripts with earned bachelor’s degree electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302 IMPORTANT: Georgia State University is not authorized to deliver online academic programs to out-of-state students residing in Kentucky and Massachusetts. If you reside in one of these states, you may consider attending classes on-site. Visit the Office of Institutional Effectiveness for more details.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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