EdS Language, Literacy, and Culture at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Education Specialist degree in Language, Literacy, & Culture is an advanced terminal degree for individuals who want advanced knowledge and theory beyond the master's without a dissertation. It is an intensive, cohesive programme of professional development for educational specialists.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Language, Literacy, & Culture | Duration: Minimum 30 credits beyond the master's degree, completed within 4 years | Intake: Fall (December 1) or spring (October 1); rolling until cohort is filled | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

A minimum 30-credit programme beyond the master's; all credits at the university, at least 15 in the College of Education and at least 18 at the 600 level or above.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree in a related area and previous experience in an education setting; minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (exceptions considered through the personal statement). GRE not required. Non-native English speakers: TOEFL minimum 80 or IELTS Academic minimum 6.5. Materials: two letters of reference, personal statement, resume/CV, transcripts, online application. Deadlines October 1 (spring) and December 1 (fall).

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.

Intake: Fall (December 1) or spring (October 1); rolling until cohort is filled

Duration: Minimum 30 credits beyond the master's degree, completed within 4 years

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