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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6 |
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Students
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14 |
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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. The Ph.D. specialization includes
a common core of five 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.
Faculty Interests and Course Details
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