M.Ed in Literacy Studies emphasis in Reading Language/Arts

The Reading/Language Arts emphasis provides elementary and secondary teachers with the appreciation, theory, and practical skills needed to teach various areas of reading and language arts. The reading specialist endorsement (K-12) is designed for persons who are interested in administration and supervision of district-wide reading/language arts programs.

All degree-seeking students in the Reading/Language Arts emphasis program are required to take a minimum of 33 semester hours. If a candidate is pursuing the Reading Specialist k-12 endorsement, they must complete the 36 hour Reading Specialist program. Candidates pursuing the elementary reading or secondary reading endorsment must complete 24 semester hours in the appropriate endorsement program.