MEd Language and Literacy at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

This 100% online, asynchronous master’s program is designed for current educators and will prepare you to become a specialized literacy professional. Select from two concentrations: Multi-Literacy or English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL). Become a highly qualified literacy professional who knows how to assess individual readers and writers and develop curricula to meet their needs.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Teacher Education | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Courses examine theories and methods for teaching literacy for learners and developing curricula to meet students’ diverse needs.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Literacy Specialist, Literacy Coach, ESOL Teacher/Coordinator, Literacy Teacher, Bilingual Teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): In addition to The Graduate School’s application requirements, applicants must submit a letter of intent. Students in the M.Ed. program will follow the program of study outlined below and are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours.

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 applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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