Education, Literacy Studies, M.Ed.
学生 completing the Master of Education in Literacy Studies become literacy leaders in one of four areas: general literacy studies, elementary reading, secondary reading, or K-12 reading specialist.
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Program Overview
We offer the following master's programs, along with endorsements:
- Elementary and Secondary Reading 项目: 为 teachers interested in facilitating student learning through effective literacy practices in PK-12 classrooms.
- K-12 Reading Specialist Program: 为教师 interested in being a reading specialist or literacy interventionist, literacy coaching, and/or administration/supervision of district-wide reading/language arts programs.
- General Literacy Studies: 为 educational professionals seeking a wide range of knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to meet students' literacy needs.
Why Literacy Studies at Grand Valley?
- Fully online format.
- Accomplished faculty with extensive backgrounds in PK-12 education.
- Curriculum that is contemporary, practical, and directly relates to practice in school contexts.
- Field experience integrated into coursework provides practical application of knowledge, theory, and research.
- Recognized by the International Literacy Association.
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Grand Valley State University's College of Education and 社区 Innovation is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member 的 North Central Association (NCA). 教师是 leaders in their fields, melding together the philosophy of education and your needs as a practitioner.
课程
学生 complete coursework in meaningful topics such as:
- Reading and writing instruction
- Literacy and language assessment and interventions
- Cultural/diversity understanding
- Language acquisition and literacy development
- Literacy in the disciplines
- Teaching English learners
- Twenty-first century literacy skills
- Literacy coaching
- Literacy resources and texts
- Components of reading, writing, and language
Application Deadline
Deadline for fall semester is July 15; winter, November 15; spring/summer, March 15. Early application is strongly encouraged to secure course enrollment. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on an individual basis and program availability. Late applicants should 联系 program director Elizabeth Stolle, [email protected]. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if you have previously applied to GVSU.
Admission Requirements
为 general requirements for graduate admission, visit Grand Valley State University’s admission section 的 在线目录.
Admission into a master's of education program has additional requirements, which are available on 这个页面.
If you have additional questions, please 联系 our graduate admissions office.
International students, please note: This program does not offer enough consecutive physical classroom presence for a student to qualify for an F-1 visa.
为 更多的 Information
College of Education and 社区 Innovation
博天堂官方.edu/education/grad
401
Fulton Street West, Building C
(616) 331-6650
Program Contact:
Elizabeth Stolle, Ph.D., [email protected]
Program Director
Elizabeth Stolle, Ph.D.
(616) 331-6242