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MEd Literacy Education at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The master of education (MED)/professional studies program in literacy education is designed to improve the quality of literacy education in K-12 schools. The program aims to address the growing state and national emphasis on pupils' reading skills and achievement. The literacy education program provides instruction on current developments in literacy theory and research, as well as teaching methods for reading, writing, language, speech, and media studies.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 6 years / Plan C 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses, Electives.

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Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.8. Applicants must submit transcripts from every college attended (even those where a degree wasn't earned), scores from the TOEFL/IELTS/MELAB (if applicable), a resume, and a clearly written statement of career interests, goals, and objectives. Master's applications are reviewed by department faculty three times per academic year: Fall, Spring and Summer. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 6 years / Plan C 30 credits

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