Master of Arts in Education, Language, Literacy and Culture
Deepen your expertise in teaching literacy and language to all learners!
Our master’s program prepares professionals to become literacy and multilingual learner experts with strong foundations in theory and practice. Program highlights include a focus on evidence-based practices, opportunities to apply knowledge in your career and personalized support.
- 100% online course delivery
- Most students complete the program in two years
- Potential salary increase for K-12 teachers after completing the program
- Designed for educators inside and outside of the K-12 system
- Three pathways to earn an Idaho teaching endorsement: Literacy, English as a Second Language, or Bilingual Education
- Course fees are the same for in-state and out-of-state students
This degree leads to endorsement only – it does NOT lead to initial teacher certification.
If you are interested in a master’s degree + initial teaching certification, learn more about our Master In Teaching degrees here.
Degree Requirements and Advising Resources
Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree by the International Admissions office and have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree.
A prospective student may apply at any time and should follow the general graduate application procedure for degree-seeking students (see Graduate Admission Regulations). Admission to the program is based on:
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- An application letter that is no more than two (2) pages: Identify your personal and professional goals. Describe your academic and professional experiences related to this degree program. Be sure to explicitly identify teaching certifications and experiences (if any). Detail your purpose in pursuing this program, and why you think it is a good fit for your personal and professional goals.
- A resume detailing your teaching experience and provides contact information for at least one professional reference.
Deadlines
Please submit application and admission materials well in advance to ensure the application is complete by the deadline.
Application deadlines for admission:
- January 15 (fall priority)
- August 1 (fall final)
- September 15 (spring priority)
- December 15 (spring final)
- May 1 (summer)
Costs and Scholarships
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.