esteves school of education
Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Esteves School of Education’s master’s and doctoral programs meet the highest standards in the field. Graduates are highly effective educators, school counselors and school leaders who believe in full inclusion, value diversity and are knowledgeable about best practices.
Master of Science in Literacy Education PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Become a literacy specialist (Birth-Grade 6 or Grades 5-12).
Promote practices that emphasize evidencebased teaching, differentiated instruction, diversity and inclusion, teaching English language learners and teacher reflection.
Immerse yourself in educational changes to meet the needs of struggling readers and writers; learn digital literacy skills to accommodate and engage at-risk learners; meet the International Literacy Association’s Literacy Specialist Standards.
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STUDENT TESTIMONIAL “I was taught foundational knowledge needed for literacy instruction and how to use assessment data to inform my teaching and impact student learning. As a result, my ability to deliver literacy instruction has been greatly enhanced.” – Crystal Martin, Grade 5 Castleton Elementary School
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended • One letter of recommendation • A 1-2 page career goals essay • Scores from one of the following: • GRE (Graduate Record Exam) • MAT (Miller Analogies Test) • edTPA • CST • or equivalent Deadline: Rolling admission Start date: Fall, Spring, Summer semester