MEd Reading and Writing at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

MEd in Reading and Writing centred on critical multiliteracies: reading, writing, listening, speaking, representing and viewing as social practices, preparing educational leaders who design inclusive curricula.

Department: Education | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Coursework plus field-based projects in schools and community settings, and a practicum for students seeking licensure.

Career pathways

Educational leadership in literacy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimums for UMass Amherst graduate programmes: a bachelor's degree (US regionally accredited or an equivalent four-year international degree) completed before the start date; minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale, with some programmes expecting higher; two letters of recommendation in most programmes (some require more); personal statement and resume; a short essay of up to 600 words on a community or group; $90 application fee; transcripts from all institutions where 9 or more credits were earned. Applicants whose native language is not English (non-US citizens/permanent residents) need TOEFL iBT 80 (4 on the new scale for tests from January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5, Duolingo 115 or PTE Academic 53, unless a waiver applies. GRE/GMAT is required only where the programme sets it. Three-year bachelor's degrees (e.g. Indian 3-year degrees) and Nigerian ND/HND are not accepted as equivalent.

Requirements published at program group level.

Apply through the official page: https://www.umass.edu/graduate/apply

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