Graduate Program: Language, Reading & Culture (MA) - Early Childhood Education

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Program/Degree
Language, Reading & Culture (MA) - Early Childhood Education  
Program Description

The Master of Arts (MA) prepares graduate students to serve in early childhood education as  advocates, educators, policy makers, directors, administrators, and researchers to create engaging and safe learning environments for young children.

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

The department of Teaching, Learning & Sociocultural Studies (TLS) prepares students to investigate and address a broad range of issues in teaching and learning. Emphasizing a sociocultural perspective, the programs nurture innovative ways of knowing, methods of inquiry, and approaches to problem-solving. Several degree programs are available in these three areas:

Teaching and Teacher Education

Language, Reading, and Culture

Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies
 

 
College

College of Education

 
Campus where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Andrea Diane Lauritzen
520-621-5352
Graduate Program Coordinator
Andrea Diane Lauritzen
520-621-5352
Director of Graduate Studies
Sanlyn Rebecca Buxner
520-626-1825
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Guadalupe Estrella
520-621-3484
 
Tuition and Fees
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Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements
GPA 3.0
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
TOEFL or IELTS (International applicants only)
 
 
Standardized Tests

Required test(s): TOEFL or IELTS (international applicants only)

English proficiency is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. Please see the following link for acceptable English Proficiency Credentials: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency.

The University of Arizona institution code is 4832.

 

 
Funding Opportunities

Fellowships
Tuition Scholarships

 
Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

  • Fall: April 1
  • Spring: November 1
  • Summer: April1 

International Applicants:

  • Fall: April 1
  • Spring: September 15
  • Summer: March 1
 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program:

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

32 

Core Coursework Requirements

Minumum credits: 32 units
Core coursework:

Research (3 units) students need to take one of the following: 

TLS 576 Teacher Reseach (3 units) 

TLS 578 Field Research in Communities and Schools (3 units)

TLS 597R Action Inquiry (3 unites)

EDP 560 Introduction to Education Research (3 units)

 

Major Core (6 units): 

TLS 504 Language and Culture in Education (3 units)

TLS 505 Language and Literacy (3 units)

 

Courses in Major (12-18 units): Depends on focus area.

 

Field Experience (6 units): Students need to take two of the following or another approved course. 

TLS 525 Literacy Assessment, Instruction, and Intervention (3 units)

TLS 526 Curricular Leadership in Literacy and Language (3 units) 

TLS 578 Field Research in Communities and Schools (3 units)

TLS 693 Internship (3 units)

TLS 694a Language, Reading, and Culture (3 units)

 

 

 
Elective Coursework

Electives (Optional, but no more than 6 graduate units outside the department, with approval of advisor).

 
Additional Requirements

Exit Options: Standard Exam, Portfolio, Scholarly Paper, Take-Home Exam, Master’s Thesis, Exit Course

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 
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Last revised 24 Feb 2021