Master of Education in International Literacy

Program Type

Master of Education (MEd)

Program Length

30 Credit Hours

Description

The Master of Education in International Literacy is designed for teachers of English as a Second Language. The program addresses the theories of language instruction and incorporates research based best practices for teaching English language learners. In addition to receiving the MEd, our graduates earn a certificate in second language instruction and an International Literacy certificate from Sam Houston State University.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Articulate theories, processes, and principles of language and literacy acquisition
• Prepare research proposals
• Examine the linguistic, sociological, cultural, cognitive, and psychological bases of literacy (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
• Identify instructional strategies and materials that promote the acquisition of literacy for English language learners
• Evaluate informal and formal assessment for English Language Learners (ELL)
• Engage in reflective analysis of their own beliefs and systematic inquiry into diverse cultures in order to construct a pedagogy that makes diversity an explicit part of the curriculum
• Integrate technology to enhance the learning opportunities of English language
  learners
• Apply effective strategies for teaching English using a multicultural lens
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity

Enrollment Semester

Fall, Spring, Summer

Program Offered

Online

Tuition and Cost

Rates per semester

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Department Website

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