Literacy is the ability to effectively read, write, listen, speak and interpret media. These skills are important to PK-12 students when learning in all content disciplines and essential for an engaged and productive life.

The Leadership, Literacy and Social Foundations department offers graduate programs for experienced educators wishing to specialize in literacy instruction and literacy leadership. Graduate programs in the department are hybrid, meaning courses involve a mix of in-person and online work. Face-to-face class meetings occur in the evening during the academic year and in the daytime during the summer term.