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Application Process and Requirements for the Literacy and Language Certificate of Advanced Study Program

 

Overview

The MGH Institute offers two options to obtain a Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy and Language. Both will help you acquire expertise in reading and writing to support a range of learners.

  • 20-credit option is for those holding an initial teaching license in Massachusetts who wish to become licensed as a reading specialist.
  • 17-credit option is fully-online and offers the same course work as the 20-credit program without the practicum requirements needed for licensure. 

APPLY NOW

Now accepting applications for Summer 2021 (May) and Fall 2021 (September). 

*Application review is ongoing.

Application and Fee

All applicants are required to submit a completed online application form along with the non-refundable $100.00 application fee.

Our professional staff provide information and answer questions you have during the admission and financial aid process, and offer ongoing information on tuition and fees.

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Prerequisites

Degree

All applicants must have a conferred bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or recognized international equivalent.

License

A teaching license is not required to apply to the program.  However, applicants should be aware that the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires you to have an initial teaching license and to have worked for at least 1 year under that pre-requisite license in order to qualify for licensure as a reading specialist.

 

Tests

GRE

The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
 

TOEFL/ IELTS

The language of instruction at MGH IHP is English and a high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.  If English is not your first language, or you have graduated from an undergraduate program in a non-English speaking country, or with instruction in a language other than English, you must demonstrate English language proficiency as part of your application to IHP.  In some circumstances, demonstrating English language proficiency may be required even if you are a citizen of a country whose primary language is English.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide test scores from either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The test must have been taken within two years of the application deadline and official score reports are required. 

Minimum TOEFL (internet-based) requirement is 89 and the minimum IELTS requirement is 6.5.

TOEFL and IELTS test requirements are automatically waived for students for whom English is a first language from the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada (except Quebec).

For TOEFL, score reports can be obtained by contacting Educational Testing Service (ETS).  MGH Institute of Health Professions code is 3513.

For IELTS, a Test Report Form may be mailed to MGH Institute of Health Professions and score information will be verified by IHP directly. You may designate up to 5 schools to receive Test Report Forms at the time you register for the test.  To request additional Test Report Forms, contact your test center.

 

Transcripts

Applicants are required to submit an official transcript from each college and/or university attended, even if a degree was not received from that institution. For transcripts to be considered official they must be in their original signed and sealed envelopes when received.  

The Office of Admissions strongly encourages the use of online electronic transcript ordering which can be sent directly via email to admissions@mghihp.edu. If this is not an option and your institution does not participate in electronic transcript delivery, please request official transcripts to be sent to the mailing address listed below:       

Admission Office
MGH Institute of Health Professions
36 First Avenue
Boston, MA 02129

Foreign Transcripts: Applicants that have earned a degree from a non-US institution are required to submit a course-by-course credential evaluation from one of the following NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) members: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., SpanTran: The Evaluation Company, World Education Services (WES), or the Center for Educational Documentation. If you earned your bachelor's degree outside the U.S. this credential evaluation must document minimum equivalency of a US baccalaureate degree or higher.

 

Documents

Statement of Intent

All applicants are required to compose an essay that addresses the following:

Discuss your personal and professional experiences, your academic interests and objectives, and your career aspirations. Address how and why you feel the Literacy and Language Certificate program at the MGH Institute of Health Professions can help you to achieve your academic and professional goals. Include any other information you believe is relevant.

Answers should be typed, double-spaced, and no more than three pages in total. Margins should be no more than one inch, and type size should be no smaller than 10-point, with 12-point type preferred. Please make sure your full legal name is included on each page. The statement of intent should be uploaded directly to your online application.

Recommendation Letters

Applicants are required to provide three recommendation letters. All recommendations are processed electronically through our online application. Please provide contact information for each recommender within the online application.

Recommendation letters should come from individuals who are able to address your academic ability, character and integrity, as well as your potential for graduate professional study. No more than three recommendation letters will be reviewed as part of your application.

Resume or CV

Applicants are required to submit a current resume or CV.

 

FAQs

Can I receive Financial Aid for this program?

Do not wait until you've been accepted to the program to learn about financial aid options available. Contact our Financial Aid office as soon as you have applied to ensure that you will be able to take advantage of all options available. When you apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you'll need the MGH Institute Federal School Code: G22316.

Since this is not considered a full-time graduate program, you may not be eligible for most traditional financial aid programs. However, you may be eligible for employer tuition reimbursement if this is a graduate program of study in your profession.

Additionally, the Institute accepts tuition vouchers that have been earned by institutions, practices, or individuals who provide clinical education experiences for MGH Institute students.

Who do I contact for more information about the academic program, curriculum, or course requirements?

You may find many of your questions may be answered in the CAS Literacy and Language program information. If you have additional questions, please contact the CSD department.

Who do I contact for more information about the application process, my application status, or what documents to submit?

You may email the admission office, or call (617) 726-1304 weekdays between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Time.

What is a good way to learn more about the MGH Institute?

Please refer to the Upcoming Admissions Events webpage for additional information and upcoming dates for all of our informational webinars and virtual events.

What is your mailing address?

MGH Institute of Health Professions
Office of Enrollment Services
36 1st Ave.
Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston, MA  02129

Are there other Conditions of Admission?

Yes.  If applicable, final transcripts and test scores must be submitted to satisfy the conditions of admission.

I’m an international student. Can I receive an F-1 Visa?

Not all programs at MGH Institute are eligible for F-1 Visa status. Please see General Information for Prospective International.