Program Description

A comprehensive, broad-based degree that prepares students to address the needs of developmental learners in postsecondary education. The program allows students to research with nationally and internationally recognized, award-winning faculty in beautiful Central Texas. Students learn to think critically about theory, research and practice in multiple areas of college readiness and developmental education, including developmental literacy, learning support and developmental mathematics. 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, mathematics, 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

Admission Requirements

• A GPA of 2.75 is required.
• baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered.
• GRE not required

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

• Official score reporting required
• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $33,740.