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College of Education & Health Professions


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Admissions

M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy Studies

  • All applicants must meet the general requirements for entrance to graduate study. Other programs will require additional prerequisites and application materials.
  • Submit two letters of reference from practicing educators, such as from supervisors or other professional school personnel.
  • Provide a statement of purpose, discussing your reason for pursuing your chosen degree and your expectations of the program.

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Where Can This Degree Take You?

Your first step is to apply!

A master’s degree in reading and literacy can help you teach children how to understand written words and face the literacy challenges in today’s schools. In addition to honing your skills as an elementary or secondary teacher, you could be a literacy coach, reading specialist working in public schools or in adult literacy programs. 

Visit the Career Development Center to search for internships, apply for jobs, or get help putting together your resume.

 

Degree Plan

Core:

Other Requirements:

Master Comprehensive Exam to be taken within six hours of completing the program.

6 semester hours

  • CUIN 6332 Education in a Diverse Society
  • FEDU 6321 Foundations of Educational Research

 

Major Concentration

24 semester hours

  • EDUC 6310 Integration of Curriculum & Technology
  • LITY 6331 Instruction for Students with Literacy Difficulties*
  • LITY 6333 Foundations of Writing for 21st Century Learning
  • LITY 6334 Foundations of Developmental Reading*
  • LITY 6340 Professional Literacies Research
  • LITY 6360 Framework for Literacy Learning
  • LITY 6362 Assessment of Multi-Literacies Learning*
  • LITY 6363 New and Traditional Literacies Across the Content Areas

Total: 30 semester hours

Tuition & Funding

Tuition Rates

The estimated cost of attending the University of Houston–Victoria varies with enrollment status and personal lifestyle. Browse our Cost of Attendance page to get an idea of how much it will cost to attend UHV.

Funding Options

To apply for FAFSA and similar external scholarships, visit the Office of Financial Aid.

Sound like your direction? Request more information or begin your application.

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