EDUCATION, LITERACY

General Information

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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Admissions Requirements

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:

5. Apply to the Graduate College and satisfy the minimum admission requirements of the Graduate College. International applicants must satisfy the international admissions requirements.
6. 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.
7.  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.
8. Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
9. A 500-1000 word statement that explains professional goals and the ways the program will help achieve them.
10. A list of teaching experience.

Degree Requirements

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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