Program Overview
The Literacy Education at University of Michigan Flint is a MA programme in Education 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 829 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 554 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Flint, 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
- Foundations of Literacy
- Literacy Instruction for Students Identified with Special Needs
- Literacy Assessment in Elementary/Middle School
- Linguistics for Teachers
- Teaching English Language Learners in the K-12 Classroom
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).
- A bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
- A teaching certificate.
- A 3.0 or higher undergraduate overall grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.
- An official transcript from each college or university attended
- Updated resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- A personal statement of purpose
- A copy of a currently held teaching certificate (certified teachers only)
- A $55 application fee
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 829 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 554 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 829 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 554 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Michigan Flint 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 Michigan Flint
University of Michigan Flint
United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
