University of Michigan - Flint

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Arts - Literacy Education

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Literacy is crucial for success in school and in life. As a teacher, you know that without solid reading and writing skills, the teaching and learning of all other subjects becomes considerably more difficult – for teachers and students alike. UM-Flint’s Literacy K-12 (MA) program understands these realities too, and is designed to equip educators who have made literacy their mission with the latest knowledge, skills, and resources needed to achieve real results.

Focus:
UM-Flint’s Literacy Education program, a concentration of the Master of Arts (MA) in Education, is developed for individuals who hold elementary or secondary teaching certificates, and offers courses that focus on issues and practices related to an integrated language arts curriculum.
Literacy Education (MA) students engage with materials and ideas in practice to address the needs of learners from diverse backgrounds and school settings.

Flexibility:
UM-Flint’s Literacy Education program is typically completed part-time over two years but offers the flexibility for you to take courses at your desired pace.
The Literacy Education concentration offers a thesis and non-thesis track (33 or 36 credits). If you wish to pursue a research career, coordinative/administrative position, and/or doctoral degree in education, you are encouraged to select the thesis option.
Classes are held on UM-Flint’s campus, primarily in the evening, and online.

Resources:
Course instructors are student-focused and have doctoral degrees.
Coursework fulfills Michigan’s PL32 requirement and aligns with the standards of the International Reading Association.
The program includes clinical work with K-12 students in UM-Flint’s Reading Center.
UM-Flint Literacy Education students have access to resources of the world-renowned University of Michigan system.

Results:
The Literacy Education (MA) program is excellent preparation for the role of Literacy Coach or Reading Specialist.
The program prepares you to take the MTTC to add the Reading Specialist (BR) endorsement to your Michigan teaching certificate.
Graduates from the Literacy Education (MA) program who pass the MTTC are qualified to teach reading as a special subject and serve as building resource professionals(i.e., reading specialist or literacy coach) in grades K-12.

Accreditation:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999