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Master of Literacy Specialization

Kent, United States
2 years
English
Online
Master

About the program

The Master of Education in Literacy Specialization is offered by the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies in the College of Education and Human Services at Kent State University and is delivered online.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Literacy Specialization. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Administrative Coordinator
Project Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Operations Assistant
Program Assistant

Curriculum

Minimum 34 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Multicultural Educational Practice and Policy
Effective Use of Phonics in Reading
Theory and Practice in the Teaching of Reading
Literacy in the Content Areas
Individual Investigation in Reading and Language Arts. The programme includes an internship
Practicum or clinical placement course.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale unless the programme sets more; Transcripts and department documents (resume
Goal statement
Recommendations) vary by programme; English proficiency proof required.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Undergraduate transcripts
Degree certificate
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose

How to apply

Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Literacy Specialization. Prepare degree certificates
Academic transcripts
Language evidence
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,169, $21,919 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Kent Campus
Faculty or school	College of Education and Human Services
Department	School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60,34
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.