Overview

The Literacy and Second Language Studies Master's program at the University of Cincinnati offers comprehensive and in-depth study for students interested in exploring reading and writing as language processes.

The programme

Areas of emphasis include: the effective design and implementation of reading and writing curricula; the assessment and evaluation of reading and writing difficulties; practice with a variety of instructional methods to foster the literacy learning of diverse student populations; and strategies for critically analyzing foundational and current research in the field of literacy and second language studies.

The Master’s degree offers students four concentration options: (1) PreK-16 Literacy and Learning Instruction; (2) Postsecondary Literacy Instruction; (3) PreK-12 Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Focus; and (4) Adult/International Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Focus. Concentration-specific courses, practica experiences, and a culminating activity in the form of either a Master’s project or a Master’s thesis are also required to complete the degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literacy Learning and Instruction PreK-12

Theory to Practice: Models of Literacy

Literacy Assessment, Instruction, and Practicum

Literacy Assessment, Instruction, Practicum

Principles of Organizing a Literacy Curriculum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-24 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Literacy Education View 128 other Masters in Literacy Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant must possess a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39990 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39990 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22380 USD / year

≈ 22380 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

The programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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