Overview

The Master of Arts in Literacy Leadership from Roosevelt University prepares licensed teachers to become effective and democratic leaders in language and literacy learning. Upon completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to add either the reading specialist, reading teacher, LBS1 or bilingual/ESL endorsement to their Illinois teaching licenses.

Literacy Leadership Careers

Educators with this degree fill an enormous need for teachers who can respond to the unique needs of PreK-12 students who need support with their reading, writing and oral communication. Career options for our graduates include:

Reading teacher

Assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction

Professional development leader

Other alumni work in elementary schools and high schools with additional endorsements.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Literature for Children and Adolescents

Approaches to Teaching Language and Literacy to the Learning Disabled

Supervision of Personnel and Curriculum Development in Language and Literacy

Clinical Practicum in Literacy

Linguistics For ESL Teachers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Schaumburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application.

$40 Application Fee.

2.7 GPA required.

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities within the United States.

Foreign Credential Evaluation for course work completed outside the U.S.

English Language Proficiency requirement for all students who completed a degree program outside the United States.

Valid teacher's license required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14250 USD / year

≈ 14250 USD / year
Out-of-State

14250 USD / year

≈ 14250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14250 USD / year

≈ 14250 USD / year

Living costs

Schaumburg

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Literacy Leadership Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Schaumburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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