PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINES: Fall— July 1 • Spring— November 10 • Summer— April 1

with a Concentration in Reading, Literacy, & Learning

Master of Education

Missed the deadline? We will accept applications until the program is full. Email us at graduate@longwood.edu.

READING REIMAGINEDOur program will help you...

Grow through hands-on experiences

with emergent, beginner, and instructional (PreK-12) readers.

Dig into current,

hot topics for today’s

literacy leaders.

Fit this professional step into your life with a supportive, flexible,

and affordable hybrid program.

Open doors to leadership

or specialist roles in your

future.

Graduate Degree Plus Endorsement

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Our full-time master’s is an intensive one-year program (part-time option available) designed to allow you to investigate research-based theories in literacy, put these theories into practice, and examine how culture impacts literacy teaching and learning.

EXAMPLE COURSES

Designed for educators who already hold a master’s degree, this endorsement provides the skills teacher-leaders need to empower them to teach reading and writing across the curriculum within the parameters of literacy-based techniques and assessments.

• Preventing Reading Difficulties

• Teaching English Language Learners

• Emergent and Early Literacy Instruction

• Developing Writers

• Literacy Leaders

• Intermediate and Middle School Literacy

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of a four-year regionally accredited university.

A minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).

Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (bachelor's +)

Valid Virginia teaching license or equivalent from another state.

Two recommendations — one from a supervisor.

500+ word essay: “Why do you seek graduate education?”

Resume

Longwood offers an outstanding and affordable education. Tuition costs $396 per credit hour*. Most classes are three credit hours. Financial aid, graduate assistantships, and monthly payment plans are available.

For questions about cost and the application process, contact Longwood Graduate Studies at graduate@longwood.edu.

*2019-2020

The program is endorsed by the accreditation agency Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) as well as the Virginia Department of Education Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and follows the Standards for Reading Professionals published by the International Literacy Association (ILA).

• Advanced PK-12 classroom teacher

TUITION AND FEES

Endorsement Only

CAREER PATHS

ACCREDITATION

Our hybrid delivery model reduces time on campus, giving students greater flexibility. Some courses are fully online, most hybrid courses meet on campus on three Saturdays throughout the semester, and the two remaining hybrid courses meet on campus on a handful of weekday evenings throughout the semester.

Hybrid Model for Maximum Flexibility

Contact Assistant Professor and Program Director, Dr. Angelica D. Blanchetteblanchettead@longwood.edu | 434.395.2698longwood.edu/rll | readingatlongwood.com

Turn theory into practice

alongside dedicated

instructors.

Develop practical tools

to target a wide range

of readers.

Flexible hybrid

program ideal for the

full-time teacher.

Although not required for admission, three years of classroom exprience are required for all tracks in order to recieve an endorsement in reading.

Master of Education in Reading, Literacy, & Learning

• Literacy coach • Reading specialist