Program Details
You can become an advocate for improving literacy instruction in schools with the Master of Science in Education in Literacy Education from USM. This online reading and literacy master’s program imparts the ability to make informed decisions to create and implement best practices in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Designed for those who help students grasp language usage, the online reading and literacy graduate program provides most courses in a 7-week format through asynchronous delivery. Topics of study include such areas as:
- Digital literacies
- Linguistic and cultural diversity
- Research methods and techniques
- Writing development and instruction
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Southern Maine is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV