Reading Specialists - Literacy Leadership Program
McDaniel CollegeProgram Overview
The Reading Specialists - Literacy Leadership Program at McDaniel College 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 Reading Specialists - Literacy Leadership Program 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 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Westminster, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Reading Specialists - Literacy Leadership Program 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
- Early Literacy Foundations
- Comprehensive Literacy Instruction
- Reading in the Content Areas, Part I
- Teaching Narrative Writing with Childrens Literature
- Early Literacy Intervention
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Completed application for graduate study
Submit the non-refundable application fee
Official transcripts verifying completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
Three letters of recommendation
Initial teaching certification for Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Special Education or related fields
State-designated qualifying scores for the Praxis Exam or equivalency
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McDaniel College 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 McDaniel College
McDaniel College
Westminster, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
