Program Overview
The Literacy Studies at University of Nevada Reno is a MEd programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Studies 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 19,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Literacy Studies 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
- ["Master\'s Seminar in Educational Specialties", \'Special Topics in Educational Specialties\', \'Introduction to Educational Research\', \'Foundations of Literacy\', \'Literacy Assessment\', \'Field Work and Clinical Practice in Reading\', \'Special Topics in Educational Specialties\', \'Multicultural Concerns in Diverse Educational Settings\', \'Social Class and Schooling\', \'Issues in Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings\', \'Literacy for Developing Civic Understanding\', \'Gender Issues in Education\', \'Special Topics in Educational Specialties\', \'Book Selection for Children\', \'Word Study, Phonics, Spelling and Vocabulary Instruction\', \'Teaching Reading to Older Students\', \'Literacy Instruction II\', \'Examining Curriculum for Spanish Speakers in U.S. Schools\', \'Seminar in Teaching Writing\', \'Critical Numeracy Across the Curriculum\', \'Equity and Diversity in Math and Science Education\']
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 2.7 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:
\n- The online application
- Any additional program specific requirements
- Official transcripts (statement of marks)
- Your resume or curriculum vitae
- A statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official Test scores (GRE/GMAT, TOEFL/IELTS)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nevada Reno 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 Nevada Reno
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, United States
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada, United States. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. It was...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 12 months