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Unlock your potential as a leader in educational technology with our Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on educational technology. Our campus-based program is meticulously crafted to shape the next generation of field leaders, offering a transformative journey where academic rigor meets innovation.

Program Overview

Master of Art in Education (M.A.E). Students earning the M.A.E with a focus on English Language Arts learn research-based classroom practices and theories of learning that support language and literacy development. They acquire an understanding of the literacy practices that define English language arts and develop facility in promoting those practices. They also consider how current issues in education intersect with literacy. Students may elect a specialization area such as Media Literacy Education (MLE courses are available online) as well as other areas of special interest.

The M.A.E degree requires a thesis or project. Students confer with a faculty advisor to design a course of study focused on literacy development that supports their professional goals. The Master’s of Arts in Education with a focus on English language arts/literacy studies includes 30 hours of coursework and the completion of a 3-6 hour research or teaching project in collaboration with a faculty committee. This degree does not lead to professional teacher certification. Applicants interested in professional teacher certification should consider our Certificate Program in Secondary Teaching.

The GRE is no longer required for admission.

Program Highlights

Our Ph.D. program is a gateway for aspiring researchers dedicated to advancing scholarship that tackles vital societal challenges. We instill a deep commitment to stewardship in our Ph.D. in educational technology program, empowering students to become active contributors to the global academic community.

Our faculty embraces the importance of mentoring, and our program encourages our graduate students to collaborate with multiple faculty mentors to develop courses, conduct research on nationally funded projects, and co-author peer-reviewed publications. They also help students forge connections across the UF campus, including with the AI2 Center, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, and the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Meet Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Alyson Adams.

M.A.E. in English Language Arts Education

The M.A.E degree requires a thesis or project. Students confer with a faculty advisor to design a course of study focused on literacy development that supports their professional goals. The Master’s of Arts in Education with a focus on English language arts/literacy studies includes 30 hours of coursework and the completion of a 3-6 hour research or teaching project in collaboration with a faculty committee.

This degree does not lead to professional teacher certification. Applicants interested in professional teacher certification should consider our Certificate Program in Secondary Teaching.

Transformative Journey

Join us on a transformative journey where you’ll learn to support the development of language and literacy skills in the next generation of readers and writers. Your path to academic excellence begins here.

Ready to unlock your potential? Apply now to start your journey.

M.A.E. in English Education Program Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a degree deemed equivalent by the University of Florida Office of Admissions.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 upper-division (last 60 credits) undergraduate work.
An acceptable grade point average for previous graduate work.
Written statement of purpose
Three letters of recommendation
Resumé

General admissions questions should be directed to GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu.

Please visit the School of Teaching and Learning’s How Do I Apply? page for deadlines and information about applying to our M.A.E. and Ph.D. English Education programs.

General application information from the Graduate School can be found here.

Program Highlights

Entry: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Typical Course Load: 9 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time (part-time is possible but not ideal)
Application Deadline: See dates published by the college
Program Completion: 2-3 years

Ph.D. Program of Study (PDF)

Graduate Course Descriptions (PDF)

Graduate Course Calendar (PDF)