Literacy Education Studies EdM at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Master's programme for current or prospective teachers who want to study developmental reading and are not pursuing New York State teaching certification. It covers theories, methods and materials for reading, reading instruction, language, language instruction and reading assessment.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education | Duration: 1 to 2 years (30 credit hours); full-time and part-time | Study mode: Hybrid / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours in reading, language, instruction and assessment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School of Education (all programmes): bachelor's degree; online application with $50 fee; applications are reviewed test-blind (GRE/MAT not considered); no minimum GPA, holistic review; statement of interest, writing sample, letters of recommendation and interviews vary by programme. International applicants submit TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic dated within two years, with minimums set by programme (university-wide minimums: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE 55). Application fee $50.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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