Program Overview
The Language and Literacy at University of Pennsylvania is a MEd 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 Language and Literacy 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
- Tuition: USD 5,920 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Language and Literacy 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 Linguistics
- Practice Teaching
- Literature for Children and Adolescents
- Language Diversity in Education
- Tutorial Work in Reading/Writing/Literacy
- Assessing Language and Learning Differences
- Adult Literacy
- Literacy and
- Learning Differences
- Young Adult Fiction: Issues and
- Practices
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
This intensive program of study offers students grounding in language and literacy education for diverse student populations. The coursework for this degree simultaneously fulfills all requirements for the Pennsylvania Reading Specialist Certification and the ESL component of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ESL Specialist Certificate for students who have initial certification in elementary or secondary education.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,920 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,920 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months