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What does it cost?

Learn more about the cost of an online master’s degree, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.

Georgia State is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible programs for all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.

How long will it take?

Minimum of 36 semester hours

Where will I take classes?
Online

All required classes to earn a degree can be completed online.

Application Deadlines

Fall: June 15
Spring: October 15
Summer: April 15

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College of Education & Human Development

Literacy Education Online, M.Ed.

Middle and Secondary Education

Talk to an enrollment coach
404-413-4393
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Program Coordinator
Nadia Behizadeh
[email protected]
404-413-8397

The Literacy Education M.Ed. online program at Georgia State University is designed to prepare certified teachers and education professionals to serve as leaders in literacy education. Tailored for the working professional, this program is offered completely online. The goal of the program is to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to advance the literacy abilities of culturally, racially and linguistically diverse P-12 students in urban and multicultural learning environments.

This online M.Ed. program requires completing 36 semester hours of coursework and an electronic portfolio. Through coursework, M.Ed. students will learn the theoretical, historical and social foundations of literacy. They will also develop and implement literacy curricula, assessments and instructional strategies.

Education programs leading to professional licensure or certification (nursing, education, social work, counseling, accounting, allied health professions, etc.) may require additional approval from separate licensing boards, depending on the state. Students who live or plan to live outside Georgia and are considering a professional program should contact the appropriate board in their state of residency prior to beginning a course of study. To help students find the best-known contact information for the appropriate state licensing board and for a list of Georgia State program contacts, visit the Student Consumer Information website.

Career Opportunities with an M.Ed. in Literacy Education

The need for highly qualified teachers and literacy leaders is steadily increasing as U.S. schools are placing a greater emphasis on improving literacy outcomes.

Literacy teachers provide focused literacy instruction to P-12 students to advance their reading, writing and critical thinking abilities.
The core literacy courses for this program prepares graduates as reading literacy teachers, who provide literacy instruction to P-12 students.
M.Ed. students have the opportunity to add on additional endorsements, including an ESOL endorsement or an Urban Education endorsement.

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Program Details

Admissions Requirements

When applying to the Online M.Ed. in Literacy Education, you will need to submit several documents for review:

Online Application
Application Fee of $50
Goals Statement (upload with the application)
Resumé (upload with the application)
Two Letters of Recommendation (identify recommender on application)
A teaching certificate from your state (upload teaching certificate to application)
Official Transcript(s): undergraduate required for admission. Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

IMPORTANT: Georgia State University is not authorized to deliver online academic programs to out-of-state students residing in Kentucky and Massachusetts. If you reside in one of these states, you may consider attending classes on-site. Visit the Office of Institutional Effectiveness for more details.

The coursework for the Online M.Ed. in Literacy Education requires a minimum of 36 credit hours. The 13 courses in the program include three professional studies courses, three literacy core courses, three literacy concentration courses and three literacy electives.

The professional studies courses equip candidates with foundational knowledge in educational research, psychology and sociology.

The literacy core courses prepare candidates with the theoretical and practical knowledge to teach literacy to P-12 learners.

Candidates may choose three literacy electives or an additional concentration area to complete the degree.

For up-to-date curriculum requirements, please visit the catalog.

Funding Your Graduate Education

Cost of attendance and funding opportunities are integral to your decision to attend graduate school. Georgia State University is proud to offer a variety of funding opportunities, from assistantships to fellowships.

Awards and Assistantships

Various awards, assistantships and fellowships are available to new and current graduate students. We encourage you to contact your department, college, school or institute of interest to get more information about the assistantships and fellowships that they offer their students.

The Scholarship Resource Center offers guidance and support to students seeking financial assistance through scholarship opportunities, including this scholarship library.

Fellowships

The Office of Graduate Programs’ Fellowship Advisor works with students interested in applying for nationally prestigious and competitive fellowships. The Office of Graduate Programs also coordinates the application process for students applying to the Second Century Initiative, the Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship and the Dissertation Library Travel Awards.

Cost Calculator

Our calculator can help you get an idea of the costs associated with attending the university.

Exit Requirements

This non-thesis M.Ed. program requires completing an electronic portfolio that showcases their learning from the program.

Contacts

General Questions

404-413-4393
[email protected]

Program Coordinator
Nadia Behizadeh
[email protected]
404-413-8397

Middle and Secondary Education
[email protected]
404-413-8060

Mailing Address & Office Location
Middle and Secondary Education
College of Education & Human Development, 6th Floor
30 Pryor St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303