Tuition per credit hour
$460 for in-state and
$494 for out-of-state residents. See details and other costs
Credit hours
30 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list
Program duration
Finish in as few as 2 years. Explore program requirements
Admissions
Apply for fall, spring, or summer term. View application process & deadlines
Program Highlights
Program requirements
The Post-Master’s Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy Education is designed to meet the needs of classroom teachers, administrators, and other educators who want to pursue advanced graduate study in literacy education and related areas.
Dedicated faculty
Our faculty are actively involved with presenting work at national conferences, publishing their work in journals, serving as members of state education associations and committees, and engaging with the Southern Maine Writing Project.
Literary education practicum
Work in person or remotely with K-8 students enrolled in a Summer Reading and Writing Workshop aimed at improving their literacy skills. While developing your instructional abilities, you’ll empower your students by listening to their concerns, understanding their needs, and illuminating the challenges they face.
Certification
If you’d like to earn your literacy specialist license (092) through the State of Maine, we’ll work with you to tailor your courses to meet requirements.
Career Opportunities
Strengthen your current role with deeper literacy knowledge and expertise; or prepare to serve as a Literacy Specialist, Literacy Teacher, Literacy Coach, or Curriculum Specialist.
Frequently Asked Questions
In this program, you’ll be able to design your coursework and projects while working closely with a faculty advisor.
Our graduate admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services.
Admission information: Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy Education
Application deadlines & program start dates
Choose from 6 start dates. We accept applications on a rolling basis and review them continuously.
Session | Application deadline | Program start date |
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Fall term: Session 2 | October 4, 2023 | October 23, 2023 |
Spring term: Session 1 | December 27, 2023 | January 16, 2024 |
Spring term: Session 2 | February 28, 2024 | March 18, 2024 |
Summer term: Session 1 | April 24, 2024 | May 13, 2024 |
Summer term: Session 2 | June 12, 2024 | July 1, 2024 |
Fall term: Session 1 | August 15, 2024 | September 3, 2024 |
Fall term: Session 2 | October 9, 2024 | October 28, 2024 |