Teaching and Learning: Language (ESL) and Literacy Education
http://education.wsu.edu/graduate/
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Degrees offered
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Ed.M., M.A., Ph.D. |
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Faculty working with students
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5 |
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Students
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185 |
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Students receiving assistantships or
scholarships
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82% |
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Priority deadline
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Fall—January 10 |
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Test required
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TOEFL or IELTS (international students only) |
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a degree from an accredited 4-year
institution and a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point
average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. The GPA is based on the
last 60 semester hours of graded course work. A writing
sample, letter of intent, and three letters of
recommendation are required. Students should have a
strong background in teaching and/or language or
literacy.
Program Description
- Faculty in the area of Language and Literacy Education offer specializations in three degrees.
- The two master’s degrees (Ed.M., M.A.) focus on literacy or English as a Second Language (ESL).
- The Ed.M. requires a culminating project. The M.A., a research-focused degree, requires a thesis.
- Teaching endorsements are available in reading and in ESL and may be a part of the master’s degree coursework.
- Washington State’s Professional Certification may be a part of the Ed.M.
- Faculty in the Language and Literary PhD specializaion have effectively combined the fields of literacy and language learning/ESL.
- The Ph.D. specialization includes a common core of six courses in order to establish foundational knowledge and to ensure interaction with faculty in the specialization.
- Students gain a strong theoretical background while linking to current issues and practices.
- Faculty in the Language and Literacy PhD specialization have effectively combined the fields of literacy and language learning/ESL.
- Students join a highly collaborative faculty who are committed to facilitating engaging, interactive, and current programs of study.
- Recent graduates are serving as education specialists in P-12 school districts and as faculty in research institutions.
- Full-time students are often offered positions as teaching and/or research assistants while pursuing their degrees.
Contact Information
Graduate Coordinator
Office of Graduate Studies
Cleveland Hall, Room 252
PO Box 642114
Pullman, WA 99164-2114
Telephone: 509-335-9195/335-7016
Fax: 509-335-2097
E-mail: gradstudies@wsu.edu