M.Ed. in Literacy
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TOTAL COST
$8,675*
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NEXT START DATE
Jan 06, 2025
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COMPLETION TIME
15 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
31
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At any age, reading skills take a student far beyond the page. Literacy forms a foundation that lasts a lifetime. With a PreK-12 focus, this program will help you develop supportive curriculum to meet reading milestones and bring systemic change to enhance reading instruction. Through research, you’ll learn to develop age-appropriate instructional options for emerging, struggling, and advanced readers.
Why ACE?
Quality You Expect
Our accredited programs are designed for working professionals who want a quality education. We’re committed to delivering high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application.
Low Cost You Deserve
Because we’re 100% online, you only pay for the cost of delivering your education, not infrastructure like buildings or dorms. In fact, our affordability allows most of our students to graduate with no debt. We also offer over $2.5 million in scholarships and grants every year.
Flexibility You Need
Complete your coursework any time and anywhere there’s an internet connection. You’ll have access to academic resources 24/7, and highly responsive faculty and librarians. You decide how we fit into your life, not the other way around.
Tuition
We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.
Total Cost M.Ed. in Literacy |
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Total Tuition 31 semester credits x $235 per credit |
$7,285 |
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Fees $50 Application Fee$100 Conferral Fee $1240 Technology and Library Fee (31 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit) |
$1,390 |
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Total Program Cost |
$8,675* |
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Program Details
Focus of Study
Literacy is a foundational skill required for successful academic achievement. The focus for this program is to equip professionals working with students and teachers to meet reading milestones, develop supportive curriculum, and provide professional development at school and district levels. With a PK-12 focus, professionals can utilize this program to work with coordinators including those in special education, counseling, and supporting roles to bring systemic change to schools seeking to improve or enhance reading instruction.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate critical application of theoretical and operational processes essential for reading and writing instruction.Â
- Design developmentally and culturally appropriate literacy curricula and instructional units to improve learner equity, establish and build relationships, and promote academic achievement.Â
- Utilize theories, academic standards, and frameworks to conduct research and guide the selection of content and application of literacy strategies to develop age-appropriate instructional options for emerging, struggling, and advanced readers.Â
- Apply research-based strategies to cultivate an environment which enhances literacy knowledge and skills in reading/language arts across all content areas.Â
- Design and implement research-supported assessment and intervention plans by creating programs leading to continuous improvement of student achievement.Â
- Analyze student data and apply research to support program and instructional approaches in traditional classrooms, resource rooms, and individualized learning situations.Â
- Engage in leadership opportunities and research and participate professionally in ongoing learning.Â
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
January 06, 2025 Term
Jan 03, 2025
Payment Due
Jan 03, 2025
Application Due
Jan 06, 2025
Term Start
Jan 10, 2025
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Feb 09, 2025
Term End
January 27, 2025 Term
February 17, 2025 Term
April 07, 2025 Term
May 19, 2025 Term
June 09, 2025 Term
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 08, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
LIT5203 |
Strengthening Literacy |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5233 |
Prescriptive Intervention for Reading Difficulties |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5083 |
New Literacies in Curriculum Integration |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5323 |
Investigating Literacy Fundamentals |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5333 |
Integrating Literacy Concepts |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5343 |
Implementing Literacy in Context |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5353 |
Linguistics and Literature |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5373 |
21st Century Literacies |
3 Semester Credits |
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LIT5363 |
Literacy for Exceptional Learners |
3 Semester Credits |
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Featured Faculty
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