Master of Arts in Language, Reading and Culture - Early Childhood Education

The M.A. (LRC) program focuses on theory, research and practice in language, literacy, biliteracy, youth literature, and culture, encouraging inquiry to examine critical issues within teaching and learning. We are a diverse community of internationally recognized faculty with a commitment to equity, access, and social justice. Our programs include literacy acquisition, sociocultural theory, Indigenous education, heritage-language revitalization, the study of households and community settings, children's and adolescent literatures and literacy, science and mathematics education, environmental learning and sustainability, curriculum theory, classroom organization and management, and teacher education and development.
The Language, Reading & Culture master's program focuses on theory, research, and practice in language, literacy, and culture, encouraging critical inquiry to examine sociocultural issues within teaching and learning. A wide range of courses and experiences are available around focus areas, including children's and young adult literature, bilingual education and English language learners, diversity and social justice, early childhood education, literacies for a multicultural multimodal world, and Indigenous education and language. Courses are offered on-campus in late afternoon/evening with some hybrid and on-line course options. You can select or design a focus area that aligns with your interests and goals.

2 letters of recommendation
GPA 3.0
Resume or Vitae
TOEFL or IELTS (international applicants only)

Application materials include:
unofficial transcripts from all institutions you've attended
contact information of 2 people who can write you a letter of recommendation
a statement of purpose
your resume or CV
Admission Requirements:

B.A. degree in education or a related field from an accredited four-year institution
GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 units

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6