36 hours

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: Current resume/CV Statement of purpose Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended Three (3) letters of recommendation Exam Scores: International applicants are required to submit either their TOEFL or IELTS scores. TOEFL score of at least 80 (at least 20 on writing and speaking) IELTS score of 7 (with speaking and writing of at least 6.5) Your statement of purpose should clarify your relevant background, interests, and goals, and indicate the degree emphasis (P-5, 6-12, or P-5 Children’s Literature and Language Arts emphasis) to which you are applying. Additional Requirements and Recommendations You must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Must hold a current certification in teaching. Require at least one year of teaching experience prior to the start date of the degree program. We recommend an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

Choose 36 credit hour(s) from the following:

Courses that focus on relevant topics such as children’s literature throughout the curriculum, Culturally diverse literature, Language and culture in the classroom, Literacy and writing pedagogies, Poetry for grades P-8, Picturebooks as artistic, cultural, and academic artifact as approved by the academic advisor and in concert with the students' interests and professional goals.

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Graduates from this program continue to work as classroom teachers, become literacy or instructional coaches, or begin their own private tutoring businesses. Some graduates build on their experiences from this program to continue their academic career by pursuing an Ed.S. or PhD.

Full-time students are offered the following opportunities: The MFE COE offers yearly merit- and need-based graduate scholarships: https://coe.uga.edu/students/financial-aid/ The department also nominates students for yearly Graduate School and external scholarships.

Language and Literacy Education Graduate Student Organization (LLEGO) International Association of Reading Graduate Students (IARGS)

Other graduate programs in the Department of Language and Literacy Education include PhD in Language and Literacy Education with an emphasis in English Education, TESOL and World Language Education, Reading Education, Children’s Literature, and Language Arts, P-5 or 6-12. Ed.S. in Education with an emphasis in English Education, TESOL and World Language Education, Reading Education, Children’s Literature, and Language Arts, P-5 or 6-12. M.A. in Education, with an emphasis in Literacies and Children’s Literature M.Ed. in English Education, Reading Education (6-12), new and digital literacies (P-5) or (6-12), or TESOL and World Language Education MAT in English Education, TESOL, and World Language Education