Master of Arts in Developmental Education (Literacy Concentration)

M.A. Developmental Education (Literacy Concentration)

The online M.A. in Developmental Education focuses on facilitating learner success in postsecondary programs.
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36 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

100% Online Program

Overview

The Master of Arts in Developmental Education (Literacy Concentration) within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares future educators, leaders, program developers, and administrators to enhance the learning and educational experiences of post-secondary students. Offering a robust experience in which students learn to think critically about theory, research, and practice in multiple areas of college readiness and developmental education in developmental literacy. As a multidisciplinary program, the faculty, staff, and students work collaboratively across various academic disciplines, diverse communities, and geographic boundaries.

  • Housed within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the program prepares scholars, researchers, leaders, administrators, instructors, and practitioners to work in developmental education programs in two- and four-year colleges and universities. Both rigorous and supportive, the program advances theory, research, and practice in developmental education in literacy by actively engaging students in teaching, scholarship, and professional service.

  • Graduates are prepared to pursue careers at two- and four-year colleges and universities in the following areas:

    • learning assistance centers and tutorial programs
    • developmental instruction programs in writing, reading, and learning strategy development
    • pre-college-to-college transition programs, such as the federal TRIO programs, which include Talent Search, Upward Bound, and Student Support Services
    • non-governmental programs

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Success Stories

“The developmental education master’s program has given me the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized scholars and advance my own knowledge and skills as a researcher and educator. This program and its many opportunities situate you in the current conversation within developmental education and provide the tools necessary to succeed when working in research and education.”

— Stephanie M. Jarrett, M.A. ’18, Ph.D. student

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