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Master of Literacy Education
- Denver, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's for K-12 reading specialists and literacy coaches.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Literacy Education and evaluate learning approaches
- Communicate appropriately with learners
- And reflect on educational practice.
Career outcomes
- K-12 reading specialist
- Literacy coach
Curriculum
- 33 credit hours: literacy instruction in elementary and secondary grades
- Theory
- Literature
- Writing instruction
- Assessment and instructional planning
- And a capstone. The programme meets requirements for teachers who want to become K-12 reading specialists and also serves the University Center of Lake County.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor degree with a CU Denver or ECE/WES course-by-course credential evaluation
- Undergraduate GPA 3.00 or better on a 4.0 scale
- English proficiency proof
- Programmes add letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of purpose and sometimes GRE/GMAT.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a US accredited degree, Evaluated by CU Denver or ECE/WES.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Bachelor Degree Transcript
- Bachelor Degree Certificate
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,262 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $46,847 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Downtown Denver campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education & Human Development |
| Department | Responsive Literacy Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $20,262 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $46,847 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,898 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. A portfolio is required.

