Program Overview

Master of Arts in Language, Reading and Culture

Overview

The Language, Reading & Culture master's program focuses on theory, research and practice in language, literacy and culture, encouraging critical inquiry to examine sociocultural issues within teaching and learning. A wide range of courses and experiences are available in focus areas, including children's and young adult literature; bilingual education and English language learners; diversity and social justice; early childhood education; literacies for a multicultural multimodal world; and Indigenous education and language. Courses are offered on campus in late afternoon/evening with some hybrid and online course options. You can select or design a focus area that aligns with your interests and goals.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 30 Units
• Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued.
• Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education.
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual Program Requirements

• Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest.
• Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 100%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 2.8015 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Female: 100%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 77.78%

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Education
• Degree: Master of Arts

Understand Cost & Aid

• Information on cost and aid is available upon request.

Get In Touch

• Graduate Program Coordinator: Andrea Lauritzen
• Director of Graduate Studies: Sanlyn Buxner