Literacy Education Concentration in K–12 (MEd)
Program Summary
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Credits: 30 total
Degree:
College/School: College of Education and Human Development
Start Date: 8/25/2025
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Program Description
Designed for teachers with one or more years of teaching or education-related experience, this program provides a focus on theory and strategies in literacy and reading, with coursework in various areas like ESOL, special education, psychology, secondary and elementary education, early childhood, and writing.
The Literacy Education Concentration in K–12 program, aligned with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), develops teacher-leaders who practice reflection through action-research, problem-based learning, self-inquiry, and teacher expertise.
Concentrations
- Literacy Education Concentration in K–12
Careers
Graduates of this degree program work in a variety of settings. Most choose to remain in their classrooms and apply what they’ve learned to support their students’ literacy development there. Others move into resource positions including: classroom teachers of literacy, reading interventionists, reading teachers and private literacy tutors.
Courses
Program requirements are subject to change; please refer to the Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.
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Tuition & Financial Aid
Please Note: In addition to the tuition and fees described below, various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled. Please refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Internship courses will incur a higher CEHD course fee to fund on-site assistance involving intensive clinical training/supervision.
*VA state residents who are eligible must apply for the 15% PreK-12 VA Educators Discount in order to take advantage of the lower tuition. Discount applies to tuition and mandatory student fees only.
For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.
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READY TO APPLY?
All applicants should review the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) Admissions page. For international applicants, see guidelines for International Graduate Requirements.
Prerequisites
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of study (Some applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally if there is sufficient evidence of potential success)
- One year of documented, successful teaching or related educational experience
Application Materials
- Graduate application
- Application fee
- Goals statement (750-1000 words) that addresses reasons for choosing this ASTL program
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (applicants do not need to send in transcripts for courses taken at George Mason University). Official transcripts are required after admission.
- Two letters of recommendation from professional references targeting applicant’s teaching skills and academic abilities
- For International Applicants:
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- Copies of unofficial university transcripts and any earned degree, translated to English and evaluated by the Mason Office of Admissions or through a verified external evaluation service. Please visit this page for more information.
- Verification of English language proficiency. Please see the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information.
If you have any questions during the application process, please contact the CEHD Admissions Office at [email protected] or (703) 993-2892.
Want to learn more?
Check out the Curriculum and Instruction, ASTL: Literacy PK-12 Classroom Teachers Concentration (MEd) program on the College of Education and Human Development website.
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Contact
Academic Program Office
Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL)
Division of Advanced Professional Teacher Development and International Education (APTDIE), Graduate School of Education
Phone: (703) 993-2794
ASTL Email: [email protected]
Program Website
Literacy Education Concentration in K–12 (MEd)
