A Message from the Program Coordinator
Are you interested in the latest research about literacy and language?
Do you struggle with how to increase your students’ reading and writing skills?
Are your ready to become a literacy advocate and lead other educators?
I would like to invite you to join our current team of educators pursuing their Masters degree. Join us in an exploration of theoretical foundations of literacy, while simultaneously applying culturally relevant curriculum in your current educational practices. Our program is designed for current educators. Our faculty value Time, Commitment, and Expertise. Our classes are designed to engage you with current research and allow you to interact with other educators in an inclusive environment both online, as well as in a physical space at the Voice of America Learning Center (VOALC) in West Chester.
Time: Your time is valuable! All of the courses in our program use a hybrid format. No more than 50% of classes will be at the VOALC. The rest of your coursework will be online and on your own time!
Commitment: Beginning a graduate program is a huge commitment! We are here to support you. All students will be assigned an academic advisor, who are also part of our literacy faculty. Our professors are committed to you and your success. We will meet with you, provide needed support, and celebrate your success at graduation.
Expertise: All of our program courses are taught by faculty who are experts in the field of literacy. Most of our faculty have classroom teaching experience, are current scholars, and live and work in the Oxford community. We also recognize that our students bring a lot of expertise to our class conversations. Our courses employ a collaborative learning environment where everyone shares and grows in their knowledge.
Come and find out why 98% of our program graduates pass their licensing exams with high scores. In fact, Our graduates continually exceed the state average for other higher education institutions, on licensing exams.
I look forward to meeting you soon!
Michelle Cosmah, Ed.D.
-Literacy Program Coordinator