Master of Science in Literacy and English Language Learners Online

Master of Science in Literacy and English Language Learners Online is a Masters program taught at Niagara University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Master of Science in Literacy and English Language Learners Online prepares individuals with initial certification to provide literacy assessments, interventions, and supports for all learners, with a special focus on English language learners. The program includes theory and practice, and it develops awareness of social-cultural and socio-linguistic issues that affect the acquisition of English as an additional language.

All courses are offered fully online for working professionals. Students may enroll full-time or part-time and plan their course load at their own pace. Fieldwork is required: pre-practicum hours may be completed through Niagara’s Family Literacy Center for those in the Western New York area, or online or in an existing classroom or local school district, followed by a supervised practicum in the final semester.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Literacy and English Language Learners Online at Niagara University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Niagara University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Niagara University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Literacy and English Language Learners Online.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Candidates must hold a teacher certification in another area prior to admission.
• The certification must include at least six credit hours of literacy coursework in literacy skills and methods.
• The certification must include three credit hours of coursework in teaching students with disabilities.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.niagara.edu/programs/literacy-and-english-language-learners/

• Literacy Specialists
• ESOL/ELL Teachers
• Literacy Coaches or Coordinators
• Curriculum Developers or Instructional Leaders

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.