Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Education - English Education (Media Literacy Education) in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
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Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Media Literacy Education specialization enables graduate students to explore how popular media and digital content can enhance literacy development. Those pursuing a Curriculum and Instruction degree can incorporate a 12-hour Media Literacy focus. Additionally, learners may choose to complete either a Master's of Art in Education or a Ph.D. concentrating on Media Literacy Education.
While media plays a crucial role in American society, school curricula seldom encourage students to critically analyze media content or examine its cultural impact. This landscape is evolving, however, as all 50 states have incorporated media literacy competencies into their educational standards. Major educational associations, including the National Council of Teachers of English, National Council of Teachers of Science, International Reading Association, and National Council for the Social Studies, have established professional standards and research initiatives promoting media literacy across elementary education and academic disciplines.
This shift presents challenges for educators, as the increasing importance of media in literature, science, politics, health, and technology fields creates new demands. Many teachers lack sufficient training in media concepts or effective instructional strategies for analyzing media content.
The Media Literacy Education specialization offers graduate students the chance to examine how contemporary media and online materials can foster literacy skills. Curriculum and Instruction students can supplement their degree with a 12-hour Media Literacy concentration. Alternatively, candidates may pursue either a Master's of Art in Education or a Ph.D. with a specialization in Media Literacy Education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
The English Education M.A.E. and Ph.D. programs adhere to the University of Florida's Graduate School's minimum requirements for admission. Both programs require a 3.0 GPA in upper-division undergraduate work.
English Education faculty also consider the written statement of purpose, the academic potential evident in three letters of recommendations, a student's academic background (i.e., a B.A. or M.A. in English or a substantial background in literature, writing and communication), and a resume. Admission decisions are based on multiple sources of numerical and qualitative data and are framed by the goals of the program.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
The English Education M.A.E. and Ph.D. programs adhere to the University of Florida's Graduate School's minimum requirements for admission. Both programs require a 3.0 GPA in upper-division undergraduate work.
English Education faculty also consider the written statement of purpose, the academic potential evident in three letters of recommendations, a student's academic background (i.e., a B.A. or M.A. in English or a substantial background in literature, writing and communication), and a resume. Admission decisions are based on multiple sources of numerical and qualitative data and are framed by the goals of the program.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134