Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Reading Education

Reading and Literacy Education offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and a Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.) in reading education. Nationally accredited and highly ranked, both degree programs were developed to support practicing teachers, as well as prospective teachers, in promoting the literacy growth of all PreK-12 students.Program curriculum is rigorous and up-to-date, reflecting the latest theories, innovative ideas, and best practices in readingliteracy teaching, learning, and assessment. Candidates learn evidence-based classroom practices and develop knowledge, skills, strategies, and disposition for supporting PreK-12 students’ language learning, literacy development, and academic achievement. They can pursue either degree online or on campus. Most candidates complete either degree program within 4 to 6 semesters.

Students must have a recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution. For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores that are acceptable to the applicant’s intended academic unit or, for select programs, at least 465 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).