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MA, Education, Language, Literacy and Culture

100% Online Program option available

Are you looking for ways to support the literacy needs of all learners? Or do you work with diverse learners requiring different levels of literacy interventions and support?

Graduates from our program tell us they feel prepared to think through challenges to support the readers and writers in their classrooms. The Master of Arts in Education, Language, Literacy and Culture is designed to develop your understanding of the field of literacy and language development so you can serve all K-12 learners. Our program is aligned with the International Literacy Association Standards for Reading Professionals.

Students have the option of earning an Idaho State Literacy endorsement through the completion of specific courses in the program. Contact us to learn more.

The Master of Arts in Education, Language, Literacy, and Culture can be completed 100% online or with face-to-face options. Students have the ability to build a program that best suits their learning preferences and schedules by selecting online or face-to-face classes.

Official Degree Name: Master of Arts in Education, Language, Literacy, and Culture

Degree Type: Master of Arts

Type of Idaho Teaching Certification (optional): Idaho Literacy endorsement

The MA in Education, Language, Literacy, and Culture does not lead to initial teacher certification. If you are seeking teaching certification and a master’s degree, please refer to one of the Master in Teaching (MIT) programs:

MIT Elementary Education

MIT Secondary Education

MIT Special Education

What can I do with this degree?

Graduates with a Master of Arts in Education, Literacy are prepared to support the reading, writing and speaking development of K-12 learners in and out of the classroom.

With this degree, you will be ready to work with literacy learners in classrooms, after school programs, or other formal and informal educational settings.

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Boise State provides an affordable, quality education to improve your future. Scholarship opportunities are available for residents and nonresidents, making it even more affordable to attain a quality education.

The College of Education also offers a range of scholarship opportunities. 

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