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Tuition USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Degree MA
Deadline 2015-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location New York, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Literacy at The City University of New York is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
  4. Location: New York City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Literacy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Emergent to Fluent Literacy (for B-6th Certification)\', \'Fluent to Experienced Literacy (for 5th\\xa0\\x96 12th\\xa0Certification)\', \'Literacy Strategies & Resources Across the Curriculum (for B-6th\\xa0Certification)\', \'Literacy Strategies & Resources Across the Curriculum (for 5th\\xa0\\x96 12th\\xa0Certification)\', \'First & Second Language/ Dialect and Literacy Acquisition\', \'Home-School Partnerships for Literacy\', \'Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers & Writers\', \'Critical Use of Technology\', "Negotiating Curriculum: Standards, Children\'s Inquiries, and Appropriate Multicultural Materials", \'Writing for Teachers\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements

  • A Bachelor\'s Conferred Degree Date.
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  • A 3.0 average in the above degree & prerequisite courses.
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  • Three letters of reference: two must be current professional.
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  • A successful interview with literacy faculty.
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  • Initial New York State Certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary Education or Special Education.
  • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students

    Tuition fees: USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact The City University of New York 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 The City University of New York

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    The City University of New York

    New York, United States

    The City University of New York is the public university system of New York City, United States. It is the largest urban university system in the United States, comprising 26 campuses: eleven...

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2015-11-17
    • Start Date 2017-11-15
    • Language English