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Language, Literacy, & Culture EdS Admissions

Admissions

Applications to the Language, Literacy, & Culture Educational Specialist program can be submitted through the Graduate School. 

Application Timeline

Rolling deadlines exist until cohorts are filled. Please submit all required application materials by the deadlines: October 1 for Spring Semester admission & December 1 for Fall semester admission.
Applications will continue to be considered until the cohort is filled.

Prerequisites 

Applicants need at least a master's degree in a related area and previous experience in an education setting. Those who are looking to make a career change should articulate their desire for a career change in their personal statements. We require a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). The program admissions committee may consider applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 2.75 only if their personal statement clearly describes how they overcame obstacles and how they will be able to handle rigorous academic work.

Required Materials 

  • Two letters of reference
  • A personal statement that articulates your interest in our program, your prior credentials and professional experiences, your professional or research interests, and your future career goals
  • Resume/CV
  • Transcripts
  • Online application
  • If English is not your first language, evidence of your ability to speak and understand English: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 80 or IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.5
  • GRE is not required

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EdS in Language, Literacy, & Culture
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Maria José Botelho

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Program Coordinator, Language, Literacy, and Culture
Program Coordinator, Reading Specialist
Email: mbotelho [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu
Phone: (413) 545-1110

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