Postsecondary Student Success in Learning, Literacy, and Mathematics (formerly Developmental Education)
M.A. Developmental Education (Literacy Concentration)
36 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
100% Online Program
Overview
The Master of Arts in Developmental Education (Literacy Concentration) within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares future educators, leaders, program developers, and administrators to enhance the learning and educational experiences of post-secondary students. Offering a robust experience in which students learn to think critically about theory, research, and practice in multiple areas of college readiness and developmental education in developmental literacy. As a multidisciplinary program, the faculty, staff, and students work collaboratively across various academic disciplines, diverse communities, and geographic boundaries.
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Program Mission
Housed within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the program prepares scholars, researchers, leaders, administrators, instructors, and practitioners to work in developmental education programs in two- and four-year colleges and universities. Both rigorous and supportive, the program advances theory, research, and practice in developmental education in literacy by actively engaging students in teaching, scholarship, and professional service.
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Career Options
Graduates are prepared to pursue careers at two- and four-year colleges and universities in the following areas:
- learning assistance centers and tutorial programs
- developmental instruction programs in writing, reading, and learning strategy development
- pre-college-to-college transition programs, such as the federal TRIO programs, which include Talent Search, Upward Bound, and Student Support Services
- non-governmental programs
Career Outlook Statistics
Postsecondary Teachers
- 2024 Median Pay: $83,980 per year
- Work Experience in Related Occupation: see the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics webpage
- Number of Jobs, 2023: 1,397,600
- Job Outlook, 2023-2033: Projected to grow 8% (faster than average)
Instructional Coordinators
- 2024 Median Pay: $74,720 per year/ $35.92 per hour
- Work Experience in Related Occupation: 5 years or more
- Number of Jobs, 2023: 225,200
- Job Outlook, 2023-2033: Projected to grow 2%
