Language, Reading & Culture
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Quick Facts
Main Campus (Tucson)
In Person
Domestic applicants April 1 for fall, November 1 for spring, April 1 for summer; International applicants April 1 for fall, September 15 for spring, March 1 for summer
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 online course options. You can select or design a focus area that aligns with your interests and goals.
Gain hands-on field experience through an internship or research.
Learn and develop competencies in language, reading, writing, early literacy, children's literature, adult and family literacy, multicultural education, and applied linguistics.
Optional endorsements in K-12 Reading, English as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education, and Structured English Immersion.
With an MA in Language, Reading & Culture, you are prepared to pursue professional and academic roles.
TLS 504: Language and Culture in Education
TLS 505: Language and Literacy
TLS 597R: Action Inquiry Workshop
TLS 578: Field Research in Communities and Schools
Admission Requirements
- GPA 3.0
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- TOEFL (Total and TWE) scores - if applicable