Program Overview
The K-12 Literacy Specialist at Saginaw Valley State University is a MAT programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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 humanities. 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 K-12 Literacy Specialist 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,074 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 564 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Michigan City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the K-12 Literacy Specialist programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Educational Learning Theory
- Foundations of Teacher Education
- Methods in Elementary Reading Instruction
- Teaching Writing
- Leadership in Literacy
- Language/Culture in Literacy
- Research in Literacy
- Methods in Secondary Reading Instruction
- Reading in the Content Areas
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
Admission Requirements:
- A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Teacher certification in the State of Michigan or have an out-of-state teaching certificate that is recognized by the State of Michigan
- Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts from any college or university where college credit was earned sent directly to SVSU from the colleges or universities attended
- A copy of most recent teaching certificate or departmental approval.
- A current résumé
- A one-page statement of accomplishments and academic goals
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,074 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 564 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,074 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 564 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saginaw Valley State University 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 Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State University
Michigan, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
