University of Minnesota

Program Information

Degree Offered

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, Certificate in teaching writing and critical literacy

Program Description:

The University of Minnesota literacy education program has traditionally been one of the strongest in the country. Early leaders included Guy Bond and Robert Dykstra, principal investigators for the U.S. Office of Education's "Cooperative Research Program in First-Grade Reading Instruction;" and Ted Clymer, founding editor of Reading Research Quarterly.

Accreditation:

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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