In The Citadel’s Med in Literacy Education program, you will learn to support students’ reading and writing; you will learn to develop multilingual learners in English and in their home languages; you will learn how to use AI and plain old paper and pencil to do it; and you will do it in 1.5 years at a 25% discount on tuition.
Your students could be reading & writing better.
Your multilingual learners need more support.
You know this, and you want to help them.
Benefits of the Program
- 25% off tuition when you start the MEd with a cohort of at least 15.
- Only 30 Credit Hours (10 courses).
- It’s the shortest master’s degree the state allows.
- Students generally finish in a year and a half.
- Zoom weeks meet for 1.5 hours (5:30-7:00 pm)
- Asynchronous weeks mean you have an online module on Canvas. It’s not a PowerPoint some professor recycled from in-person teaching. It’s interactive, connected to your classrooms, and designed for you.
- Asynchronous weeks mean you have an online module on Canvas. It’s not a PowerPoint some professor recycled from in-person teaching. It’s interactive, connected to your classrooms, and designed for you.
- Leads to learning in a critical shortage area: Teaching multilingual learners (MLLs).
- South Carolina has the fifth fastest growing population of MLLs in the nation.
- Earn your Read2Succeed Literacy Teacher Endorsement
How Do I Apply?
To apply, you need a 2.5 GPA, a copy of your official transcripts from your undergraduate institution, and a valid ID. To waive the $40 application fee, please email the program coordinator, Dr. Britnie Delinger Kane, for a code.
FAQ
Will it be fully online?
When you enter with a cohort, your school district will determine the modality through which coursework will be offered. We offer fully online, face to face (in your school district), and hybrid options.
What is a cohort?
A cohort is a group of at least 15 educators who sign up to enter the program together. This allows you to build a strong network of similarly dedicated and knowledgeable professionals with whom you can collaborate, both during the program and long after. If you are interested but don’t have a cohort, no problem. Apply with us. We will check on the feasibility of helping you to join a cohort.
How many semesters will it take to complete my degree?
5 semesters, or approximately 1.5 years
What is the cost of the program?
There is currently a 25% tuition discount for this program. Please see the college’s tuition and fees for the most up-to-date costs. The discount is applied to the credit hour fees.
Is financial aid available?
You can contact our Office of Financial Aid to discuss payment options, as there is federal financial aid available. Be sure to ask about the South Carolina Teacher’s Loan, which may qualify you for up to $5,000 in loan reimbursement, depending on where you teach. Both literacy and ESOL have been designated as areas of critical need. See the South Carolina Student Loan website for more information.
