Program Overview
The Literacy at University at Albany is a MSc 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 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Albany, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- [\'Classroom Literacy Instruction\', "Children\'s Literature", \'Practicum: Instruction to Prevent Literacy Difficulties\', \'Literacy in Society\', \'Practicum: Writing in the Classroom\', \'Practicum: Differentiated Instruction and Coaching\', \'Early Literacy Development\', \'Data-Based Decision Making in Literacy Assessment, Policy, and Practice\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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:
- Successfully complete a bachelors degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 gpa.
- Meet the Certification Eligibility requirements for your chosen program.
- Submit three satisfactory references (one of these must address the candidate\'s academic abilities and/or potential for graduate study; one must attest to the candidate\'s teaching abilities and/or potential; the third may attest to either academic or teaching abilities/potential, or to other aspects of the candidate\'s experiences or traits that are felt to enhance the application).
- Complete all questions on the application and take your time with the written questions. We read your responses carefully, not only for what you say but also to learn how you express your thoughts in writing. Be candid about your goals, experiences, and your own literacy abilities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University at Albany 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 at Albany
University at Albany
Albany, United States
The State University of New York at Albany is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months