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Work with Emergent and Striving Readers
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Literacy and Language program at Miami University prepares students to become literacy leaders and reading specialists in K-12 schools. Through advanced coursework and a supervised practicum, students engage with current research to support all learners. The program explores the cultural, linguistic, and other diverse identity and environmental factors that influence literacy development. Faculty guide students in considering how this can shape assessment and instructional design in their classrooms.
Curriculum and Courses
All of our program courses are taught by faculty who are experts in the field of literacy. The curriculum consists of the online core courses listed below and electives which may include online, hybrid, or on-campus courses.
Our faculty collectively have decades of classroom teaching experience, contribute to current scholarly conversations, and recognize that you also contribute expertise to our class conversations. Our courses feature a collaborative learning environment where everyone shares and grows in their knowledge and professional practice.
In addition, Reading Endorsement Certificate courses are embedded within the degree program, which allows you to complete the degree and certificate simultaneously.
- TCE 603 – Language, Literacy, and Culture
- TCE 632 – Literacy Assessment and Instruction
- TCE 635 – Clinical Literacy Practicum
Quick Facts
- Online or Hybrid Course Delivery
- 31 Credit Hours
- 12-Month Program Duration
- $698 Per Credit Hour
Experience Flexible, Real-World Learning
Our program’s versatile design provides online delivery of the core courses with options for electives that are online, hybrid, or on-campus at Miami’s Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio. You can move at your own pace by completing the program full-time in 12 months or choosing part-time study.
Make a Lasting Impact in Literacy Education
Miami University’s Master of Education in Literacy and Language hybrid program prepares you to become a reading specialist, improve classroom outcomes, and influence literacy education as a leader. With the flexibility to study fully online or have some in-person courses, you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact on student learning.
Build a Lifelong Network
With small class sizes, students become part of a close-knit literacy community. This allows for personalized mentorship from faculty and interactions with peers, where you can share your views and learn from other perspectives. The connections students create often continue beyond graduation, expanding your professional network.iption here.
Participate in Miami’s Literacy and Language Conference
As part of the program, we encourage you to get involved in Miami’s annual Literacy and Language Conference. Through the experience, you can present your work, network with professionals, and further develop your literacy leadership skills. It can also strengthen your résumé for future job opportunities in educational settings.
Flexible Learning
With 15 credit hours of elective coursework, you can tailor the program to your interests with interdisciplinary courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), educational psychology, curriculum design, and more.
Upon completing the program, you earn a Master of Education in Literacy and Language degree. Reading Endorsement Certificate courses are embedded within the degree program, enabling you to complete the degree and certificate simultaneously. You may also add a TESOL or Teaching of Writing Certificate, depending on your elective choices.
Our curriculum emphasizes the value of literacy instruction while addressing the needs of diverse learners, from early readers to multilingual learners. Explore how culture and social factors influence language development and examine current issues like the science of reading.
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Our degree includes all courses required for a Reading Endorsement Certificate, equipping you with the credentials to support emergent, struggling, and striving readers. In these classes, you review research findings that influence assessment and instructional design while examining how sociocultural and linguistic factors affect literacy development.
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Aligned with the International Literacy Association’s (ILA) 2017 Revised Standards, the M.Ed. in Literacy and Language program prepares you to:
- Use a scholarly voice to communicate literacy practices in a professional and effective manner that advocates for the professional growth of self and others.
- Identify and explain various literacy roles using personal experience and relevant research.
- Integrate theory and practice into high-quality literacy instruction by providing concrete examples that support practices.
- Communicate with others using convincing reasoning, concrete examples, and connections to relevant research in order to participate in and lead others to focus on culturally relevant pedagogy.
- Use literacy assessments to support instructional decisions based on current literacy research.
Additional Opportunities
Combined Bachelor’s and M.Ed. in Literacy and Language Program
Miami University undergraduates can accelerate their path to an M.Ed. through the combined bachelor’s/master’s program.
Practicums
Gain over 100 hours of in-classroom experience through a practicum that integrates literacy theory with fieldwork. This experiential learning ensures that your coursework and applied language strategies become tools you can use with your students the next day.
Application and Tuition Information
Application Requirements
Apply to Miami’s M.Ed. in Literacy and Language degree program by submitting the following application materials:
- Names, titles, and email addresses of two references willing to submit letters on behalf of your candidacy.
- Graduate School application with fee.
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- A personal statement describing your interest in the program, including how multiliteracies and culturally responsive approaches to literacy and language can support your professional work.
- Résumé/CV.
Scholarships and Tuition
- Graduate Assistantships (GA): GA positions are available through nomination by the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry. All assistantships are subject to the approval of the Graduate School.
- Teacher Education Access at Miami (TEAM) Scholarship: The TEAM Scholarship provides a discount on graduate tuition and fees for Ohio Pre-K-12 Educators.
- Graduate Student Tuition and Fees
Admission and Funding
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins
Learn what it means to be a graduate student at Miami University, where students prepare to go anywhere and be anything. We are here to guide you every step of the way as you prepare for admission, enrollment, and future success.
Contact Us
Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry
401 McGuffey Hall
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-6443
literacygrad@MiamiOH.edu