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Tuition USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Rohnert Park, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Reading and Literacy at Sonoma University is a MA 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 Reading and 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. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Rohnert Park, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Reading and 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. Research in Language and Literacy
  2. Language Development in First and Second Languages
  3. Assessment & Teaching in Reading

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.5

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 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).

  • You must apply to the Sonoma State University as a\xc2\xa0graduate/post baccalaureate student\xc2\xa0in order to be admitted to a Credential or Masters program in the School of Education.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Sonoma University 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.