Literacy, Culture, and Language
Education, MSEd

Master of Science in Education

Course Delivery

100% Online
Total Credits

36
In-State Tuition Per Credit

$490.60
Out of State Tuition Per Credit

$588.66

Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, MSEd

Master of Science in Education

US News and World Report - best grad education degree 2023

A degree in literacy, culture, and language education (LCLE) prepares individuals to teach and do research in the areas of English education, foreign and second-language education, and literacy/reading education.

The IU Online MSEd in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education is designed to help you understand language and literacy processes in cultural contexts, integrate formal and informal assessment with instruction, and apply research findings to practice and internship opportunities. You interact with children, high school and college youth, and adults. You also have plenty of opportunities to apply current technology to teaching and learning.

Your IU Online MSEd in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education prepares you for such careers as:

English teacher
Language education specialist
Reading specialist
Instructional materials writer
Instructional materials editor

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the MSEd in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education you must complete 36 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

LCLE core courses (15 credit hours)
Foundation courses (6 credit hours)
Elective courses (15 credit hours)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree
2.7 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
GRE scores
Resume (international students only)
TOEFL score from last two years (international students only)

Courses

Core

EDUC-L 500	Instructional Issues in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education	3 Credits
EDUC-L 605	Capstone in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education	3 Credits
EDUC-L XXX	Three additional Literacy, Culture, and Language Education (L) courses	9 Credits
	Substantive Core Elective	3 Credits

Inquiry Course

EDUC-Y 520

Strategies for Educational Inquiry (or another similar inquiry course from the approved list, with advisor approval)

3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $490.60

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1471.80

Note: Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $588.66

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1765.98

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Indiana Residents

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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