Program Overview
The Curriculum and Instruction - Literacy Education at University of Nevada Las Vegas is a MEd programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Curriculum and Instruction - Literacy Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Las Vegas, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Curriculum and Instruction - Literacy Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Urban Education
- Multicultural Education
- Adolescent Development
- Human Growth and Development
- Foundations of Learning and Cognition
- Elementary School Instruction
- Elementary Classroom Management
- Elementary Education Curriculum
- Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction
- Secondary School Instruction
- Secondary Education Curriculum
- Topics Literacy Education
- Literacy Instruction for Young Children
- Comprehensive Reading Instruction
- Content Area Literacy
- Teaching Writing
- Southern Nevada Writing Project: Invitational Institute (6 semester hours)
- Assessment in Literacy
- Practicum Literacy Diagnosis and Instruction
- Organization and Supervision Literacy Programs
- Literacy for a Diverse Society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- An overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 is required for admission. Students with a GPA of less than 3.00 but greater or equal to 2.75 may be admitted to the graduate program upon review of the Admissions Committee.
- A completed on-line application for admission submitted to the Graduate College.
- The online application must include a one- to two-page statement of professional goals.
- Two sets of official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nevada Las Vegas directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nevada Las Vegas
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, United States
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public land-grant research university in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The 332-acre (134 ha) campus is about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) east of the Las...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
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