OpenFieldMaster of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction (Literacy Focus)
Specialized education degree based on the pioneering literacy work of Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell, focusing on guided reading interventions and equitable classroom pedagogy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree with min. 2.75 GPA and teaching license or educational background
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of literacy teaching philosophy
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional educational letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Massachusetts Teacher Diversity Fellowships covering up to 50% tuition
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $850/credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Lesley University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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