Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy

Advanced graduate work in Literacy/Reading may be pursued beyond the master's degree in an organized 30-credit program and leading to a CAS in Literacy.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• 12 credits in literacy
• 12 credits in another concentration: e.g. curriculum and instructions, special education, computers, administration, counseling
• 6 credits of electives in any area

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

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• Postsecondary Education Teachers 
• Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 
• Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors 
• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 
• Miscellaneous Teachers and Instructors; Postsecondary Teachers 

ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS

• Program Tuition and fees: $15,575.00*
• Program Books and supplies: $1,350.00*
• On-campus room and board: Not offered

*Note: Costs for the program, including tuition, fees, books, and supplies, are estimated based on academic year 2012-13 rates. Rates are subject to change.

FINANCING

• Financing options: Refer to the office of financial aid website.
• Median debt for program graduates: Due to privacy regulations, since fewer than 10 students completed the program in 2011-12, this information may not be disclosed.

SUCCESS

• Program length: This program is designed to take 45 months to complete.
• Percentage of graduates who completed this program in the time defined above: Due to privacy regulations, since fewer than 10 students completed the program in 2011-12, this information may not be disclosed.
• Job placement rate for this program: Since the job placement rate is not required by an accrediting body nor by the State of Maryland, this information is not available.

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