The Master of Arts in Education, Literacy, is designed to extend each candidate’s academic and professional background in the field of literacy and language learning and development through the combination of course requirements that meet the standards for reading professionals recommended by the International Literacy Association. Certified teachers will have the option of earning an Idaho State Literacy endorsement.
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A prospective student may apply at any time and should follow the general graduate application procedure for degree-seeking students (see Graduate Admissions Policies). Admission to the program is based on:
- Apply to the Graduate College and satisfy the minimum admission requirements of the Graduate College. International applicants must satisfy the international admissions requirements.
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of higher learning 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.
- An undergraduate cumulative 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.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- A 500-1000 word statement that explains professional goals and the ways the program will help achieve them.
- A list of teaching experience.
| Master of Arts in Education, Literacy | |
|---|---|
| Course Number and Title | Credits |
| ED-LLC 540 Foundations of Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| ED-LLC 542 Best Practices in Literacy Improvement | 3 |
| ED-LLC 545 Writing Processes, Instruction, and Assessment: K-8 | 3 |
| ED-LLC 548 Diversity in Language Acquisition and Literacy Development | 3 |
| ED-LLC 551 Literacy Leadership | 3 |
| ED-LLC 560 Interpreting Literacy Research | 3 |
| Electives Electives may be taken anywhere in the university but must be approved by the student’s graduate advisor and the Literacy Graduate Program Coordinator. The student must demonstrate how the electives fit into the student’s program of study centered around literacy teaching and learning. | 12 |
| Culminating Activity Capstone ED-LLC 672 Capstone Proposal (Literacy)(1 cr) ED-LLC 692 Capstone Course (Literacy)(2 cr) Thesis ED-LLC 593 Thesis (6 cr) | 3-6 |
| Total | 33-36 |
Scholarships
If you are interested in scholarship information please visit our Scholarship Page for new and transfer students.
If you are new to the scholarship process view our Frequently Asked Questions.
See the Education, Literacy website for updated scholarship information.
Program Contact
lisaderosier@boisestate.edu
Phone: (208) 426-2862
Education Building, 5th Floor
Department Chair
Dr. Roger Stewart
rstewar@boisestate.edu
(208) 426-4437
Department of Literacy, Language & Culture
Education Building
1910 University Dr.,
Boise, ID 83725-1725
Website
You can visit the Education, Literacy website for additional information.
Admission Deadlines
In order to be considered for the Education, Literacy program, the Graduate application, official transcripts, and all related admission materials and requirements must be turned in by:
Fall
Priority: January 15
Spring
Priority: September 15