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M.Ed. in Literacy

Earn your master’s in one year or less!

  • TOTAL COST

    $8,675*
  • NEXT START DATE

    Apr 07, 2025
  • COMPLETION TIME

    12 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • SEMESTER CREDITS

    31

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M.Ed. in Literacy

Become an expert in literacy instruction with research-based approaches and theoretical frameworks essential to supporting pre-K-12 students. Rooted in the science of reading, the master’s degree in literacy at ACE equips you to effectively assess student reading proficiency to develop and implement intervention plans that cultivate literacy achievement. No matter a student’s age group, learning style or reading level, you’ll be prepared to guide them toward age-appropriate reading milestones. 

You’ll also gain applicable literacy instruction and content selection strategies that coincide with the latest research. No matter your career goals in literacy education, our master’s in literacy is designed to position you to support student reading and make a difference.


Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $9,500. Our graduates enjoy an average pay increase of over $21,000.¹ We also award over $1.1M in scholarships and grants each year.

Quality You Expect

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 86% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.

Flexibility You Need

Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.

1Source: Student Right to Know


Tuition

We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.

Total Cost M.Ed. in Literacy

Total Tuition

31 semester credits x $235 per credit

$7,285

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$100 Conferral Fee
$1240 Technology and Library Fee
(31 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit)

$1,390

Total Program Cost

$8,675*

Find a plan that fits your budget.

When We Say Low Cost, We Mean It

$8,675
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Program Details

Majors

Focus of Study


Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

April 07, 2025 Term

Apr 04, 2025

Payment Due

Apr 04, 2025

Application Due

Apr 07, 2025

Term Start

Apr 11, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

May 11, 2025

Term End

May 19, 2025 Term

June 09, 2025 Term

July 07, 2025 Term

August 18, 2025 Term

September 08, 2025 Term

September 29, 2025 Term

November 10, 2025 Term

January 12, 2026 Term

February 23, 2026 Term


Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

LIT5203

Strengthening Literacy

3 Semester Credits

LIT5233

Prescriptive Intervention for Reading Difficulties

3 Semester Credits

LIT5083

New Literacies in Curriculum Integration

3 Semester Credits

LIT5323

Investigating Literacy Fundamentals

3 Semester Credits

LIT5333

Integrating Literacy Concepts

3 Semester Credits

LIT5343

Implementing Literacy in Context

3 Semester Credits

LIT5353

Linguistics and Literature

3 Semester Credits

LIT5373

21st Century Literacies

3 Semester Credits

LIT5363

Literacy for Exceptional Learners

3 Semester Credits


Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

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