Literacy Education (M.A.E)

For International Students

Become a culturally-responsive literacy teacher through the integration of research, theory and practice. This program is designed to:

Develop and extend the expertise of educators in both leadership and classroom positions who wish to specialize in the area of literacy education
Foster professional development for practicing teachers
Engage learners in critical thinking and strategic processing

International Application for Admission
All post-secondary official transcripts sent directly from your current and/or all prior academic institutions that you have attended to the Office of Admissions at the mailing address listed below.
- Mailing Address
  - University of Northern Iowa
  - International Graduate Admissions
  - 002 Gilchrist Hall
  - Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018
Minimum undergraduate grade point average of a 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale
Official TOEFL score of (79), IELTS score of (6.5), or Duolingo score of (105) to be considered for full admission
Applicant statement addressing professional background, motivation for seeking degree in literacy education and career goals.

Priority deadline is April 1st. Continues accepting applications until July 15th.
- Next Cohort Starts August 2023