Language, Reading and Culture

Options of this Major:
Early Childhood Education
Programs under this Major:
Doctor of Education Program (EDD)
Educational Specialist Program (EDS)
Master of Arts Program (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Major Description

The department offers a Master of Arts degree with a major in language, reading, and culture. The department also offers programs leading to the Educational Specialist, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a major in language, reading, and culture and various focus area specializations. An... Show Full Description

Department: Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies

Phone:
(520) 621-1312
Fax:
(520) 621-7877
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 210069 1430 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85721
Website:
http://www.coe.arizona.edu/tls/degrees_programs

Majors:
Early Childhood Education (option of Language, Reading and Culture), Early Childhood Education (option of Teaching and Teacher Education), General Biology, Language, Reading and Culture, Reading Instruction, Teaching and Teacher Education

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Doctor of Education Program (EDD)

Application Information

Application Website

http://grad.arizona.edu

Contact Information

Application Questions

Graduate Coordinator
(520) 621-1311
coe-lrcgrad@email.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Maria Fierro
(520) 621-1311
coe-lrcgrad@email.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Teaching Assistantships
  • Fellowships
  • Registration Scholarships
  • Tuition Scholarships

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score
79
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
550
Minimum IELTS (overall band score)
7

Standardized Test Requirements

Required Standardized Test(s)
GRE,MAT

Other Application Requirements

  • GRE or MAT (no minimum within five years of application) - for Ed.S., Ed.D. or Ph.D. applicants only
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Resume or Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
December 15
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 15
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona)
4832
GRE Subject Code(s)
3901, 3902, 3904, 3905

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours

72

Language Requirement(s)

English proficiency is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 paper based (PB), 79 internet based (iBT), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6). Individual departments may require a higher score and may have minimum score requirements by test module that must be met to qualify for admission.

Applicants may request, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send an official TOEFL score report directly to The University of Arizona. Contact TOEFL Services to request the mailing of your score report. The University of Arizona institution code is 4832.
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Educational Specialist Program (EDS)

Application Information

Application Website

http://grad.arizona.edu

Contact Information

Application Questions

Graduate Coordinator
coe-lrcgrad@email.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Maria Fierro
(520) 621-1311
coe-lrcgrad@email.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Teaching Assistantships
  • Fellowships
  • Registration Scholarships
  • Tuition Scholarships

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score
79
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
550
Minimum IELTS (overall band score)
7

Standardized Test Requirements

Required Standardized Test(s)
GRE,MAT

Other Application Requirements

  • GRE or MAT (no minimum within five years of application) - for Ed.S., Ed.D. or Ph.D. applicants only
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Resume or Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
December 15
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 15
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona)
4832
GRE Subject Code(s)
3901, 3902, 3904, 3905

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours

60

Language Requirement(s)

English proficiency is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 paper based (PB), 79 internet based (iBT), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6). Individual departments may require a higher score and may have minimum score requirements by test module that must be met to qualify for admission.

Applicants may request, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send an official TOEFL score report directly to The University of Arizona. Contact TOEFL Services to request the mailing of your score report. The University of Arizona institution code is 4832.
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Master of Arts Program (MA)

Application Information

Application Website

http://grad.arizona.edu

Contact Information

Application Questions

Graduate Coordinator
coe-lrcgrad@email.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Maria Fierro
(520) 621-1311
coe-lrcgrad@email.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Teaching Assistantships
  • Fellowships
  • Registration Scholarships
  • Tuition Scholarships

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score
79
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
550
Minimum IELTS (overall band score)
7

Standardized Test Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Other Application Requirements

  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Resume or Vitae

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
December 15
Spring
October 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 15
Spring
October 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona)
4832
GRE Subject Code(s)
3901, 3902, 3904, 3905

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours

32

Language Requirement(s)

English proficiency is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 paper based (PB), 79 internet based (iBT), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6). Individual departments may require a higher score and may have minimum score requirements by test module that must be met to qualify for admission.

Applicants may request, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send an official TOEFL score report directly to The University of Arizona. Contact TOEFL Services to request the mailing of your score report. The University of Arizona institution code is 4832.
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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Application Information

Application Website

http://grad.arizona.edu

Contact Information

Application Questions

Graduate Coordinator
coe-lrcgrad@email.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Maria Fierro
(520) 621-1311
coe-lrcgrad@email.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Teaching Assistantships
  • Fellowships
  • Registration Scholarships
  • Tuition Scholarships

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score
79
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
550
Minimum IELTS (overall band score)
7

Standardized Test Requirements

Required Standardized Test(s)
GRE,MAT

Other Application Requirements

  • GRE or MAT (no minimum within five years of application) - for Ed.S., Ed.D. or Ph.D. applicants only
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Resume or Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
December 15
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 15
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona)
4832
GRE Subject Code(s)
3901, 3902, 3904, 3905

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours

72

Language Requirement(s)

English proficiency is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 paper based (PB), 79 internet based (iBT), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6). Individual departments may require a higher score and may have minimum score requirements by test module that must be met to qualify for admission.

Applicants may request, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send an official TOEFL score report directly to The University of Arizona. Contact TOEFL Services to request the mailing of your score report. The University of Arizona institution code is 4832.