MA Literacy

... United States
... Lipscomb University

Course Overview

Literacy is the foundation of all learning. Students who read confidently, comprehend deeply and write clearly open doors to worlds of discovery in all content. In the Literacy Graduate Program at Lipscomb University, you will learn how to use research-based practices to positively impact the lives of learners of all ages. The core strength of the program is a comprehensive approach to literacy where you focus on the most current research in the field and in-depth study of literacy development and strategies to support learner success.

All courses in the literacy program at Lipscomb will develop leadership competencies so you are confidently equipped to lead in the field. When you graduate, you will be prepared to add on the reading specialist endorsement and the ELL endorsement to your current teaching license, proving your ability to become an expert classroom teacher, literacy coach, ELL instructor, curriculum specialist and leader in the field.

General Eligibility

  • Completed online application

  • $50 application fee

  • Official transcripts for all degrees conferred and any other post-bachelor’s coursework

  • Personal statement:

    • Explain your goals and your purpose for pursuing a graduate education degree at Lipscomb University, and elaborate on how this degree would help you to make an impact on teaching and learning in your classroom or school in a concise, clear essay. (500 words)

    • Three Recommendations

      • Recommender 1 – Current Administrator/Supervisor (non-family member)
        If no direct supervisor, provide another academic reference (see Rec. 2).

      • Recommender 2 – Academic or Professional Colleague (non-family member)

      • Recommender 3 – Personal reference of integrity and/or faith (non-family member)

  • Résumé

  • Lipscomb College of Education graduate programs do not generally require graduate exam scores such as the GRE or MAT unless required for state licensure, accreditation, or program specific reasons. If your most recent degree GPA is below 3.0, a program director may ask you to provide graduate exam scores to be considered as part of the supplementary materials to your application for admission. Check with the specific program you are interested in regarding exam scores that may be required for admission.

Credit Hours:

36, 33

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Project Management


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Campus Name

Nashville, Tennessee


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

n/a


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Available Intake

n/a


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

UK/International: £37,500,


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