University of Minnesota

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Ed.- Initial licensure in communication arts and literature;Master of education (M.Ed.) degree in curriculum and instruction: English education;Master of education/professional studies in literacy education;Master of arts (M.A.) in education, curriculum and instructionùliteracy track, Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in education, curriculum and instructionùliteracy track, Reading (K-12) additional licensure;Certificate in teaching writing and critical literacy

Program Description:

A student choosing to pursue literacy education in the college will work with faculty members who are nationally known scholars in the field of literacy studies and whose textbooks and research form the basis of a significant amount of the work being done in the field today. In addition, the college is home to the Literacy Initiative, a collaborative outreach program designed to raise the literacy rates of Twin Cities children that involves the University, Twin Cities school districts, and a wide range of community organizations.

Accreditation:

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Minnesota Board of Teaching, and Higher Lea

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Fringe Rural Area

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999