Additional Information:
The UW M.A. in Education is offered fully online with a concentration in Literacy Education will help you become an expert literacy educator who has a deep knowledge of research in literacy development and instruction and the practical tools needed to apply that knowledge in your classroom, school, or district. The program consists of 11 courses, six of which constitute the UW Literacy Certificate program, which leads to the Wyoming state Reading Endorsement. Thus, while earning your master’s degree, you will also complete the coursework necessary for the state Reading Endorsement. Throughout the program, you will interact with the UW Literacy Education faculty, a group of recognized literacy researchers who engage in many collaborative projects with Wyoming teachers.
Program Admission Requirements
Deadlines
The Master of Arts degree in Education with a Concentration in Literacy Education program utilizes rolling admissions. Applications are reviewed whenever they are submitted, and, upon acceptance, a student may immediately register for courses for an upcoming semester.
Minimal Admissions Criteria
Meeting minimal admissions criteria does NOT automatically ensure admission to the program.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the applicant’s most recent degree from an accredited institution, plus transcripts from all other schools attended.
• A TOEFL score of 540 or above or an IELTS score of 6.5 or above is required for international students.
• Submission of all required supplemental materials
Please see the Graduate Admissions and Graduate Student Regulations and Policies entries in the front section of the UW Catalog for more information.
Required Supplemental Materials
Educators wishing to apply for admission to the Master of Arts in Education with Concentration in Literacy Education must complete the Graduate Admissions application and pay the required fee. This application is available online through the admissions website.
In addition, applicants must submit the following supplemental material:
- an academic resume
- college transcripts
- One letter of reference (someone familiar with your academic or practitioner work in education)
International students must also submit passing scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
All application materials can be uploaded to the online application. Click here for UW Graduate International Admissions information.
Guidelines for Academic Resume
Include the following in your resume:
- Personal Information: Name and Contact Information (Address, Phone numbers, email)
- Education: Institution, City, State, Dates Attended, Major, and Degree
- Work Experience: Dates, Job Title, Employer, City, State
- Professional experiences such as: Publications, Presentations and Grants; Continuing Education Activities, Awards/Honors Received; Community and Volunteer Activities; Professional Memberships; other
Program Requirements
The Master of Arts degree in Education with Concentration in Literacy Education consists of the 11 specific courses listed in the catalog.