Program Overview
The Literacy Education at Hunter College is a MSEd 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 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
- Tuition: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Language, Literacy and Culture, Grades 1
- Survey of Instructional Approaches in Literacy Education: Grades K
- Leadership in Literacy
- Literacy Research for Change
- Practicum in Literacy
- Methods of Teaching Writing: Grades 5
- Literacies within the Disciplines: Grades 5
- Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers and Writers: Grades 5
- Literacy Assessment: Grades 5
- Practicum in Literacy Assessment and Intervention: Grades 5
- Advanced Study of Young Adult Literature in Our Diverse Society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 or master\xc2\x92s degree with a GPA of at least 3.5.
- NYS initial, professional, or permanent certification as a Middle Childhood (5-9) or Adolescent (7-12) content teacher.
- On-site writing sample after the application is reviewed.
- A letter of recommendation from a supervisor.
- Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hunter College 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 Hunter College
Hunter College
New York City, New York
Hunter College is a public university in New York City, United States. It is one of the constituent colleges of the City University of New York, and offers studies in more than one hundred...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English