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The mission of the Literacy Education Program is to prepare teacher leaders who advocate for and seek to integrate theory, research, and practice; engage in reflection, research, and professional collaborations; and offer culturally relevant, learner-centered opportunities for every student to develop the literacy skills needed in the 21st century.

The Master of Education is a 36-hour program and the primary goal of the program is to prepare initially licensed teachers for “M” licensure as a K-12 Reading Specialist. Not only are teachers prepared to implement innovative research-based teaching strategies in their own classroom settings, but they are also expected to promote those practices among colleagues, administrators, and the community as a teacher leader. Master’s candidates are also expected to conduct teacher research and to present that research as part of the Triad Teacher as Researcher conference in the final spring semester of enrollment.

The Reading Add-on program is designed for professionals who have already completed a master’s program in education or who are currently enrolled in a master’s program and would like additional licensure as a reading specialist in grades K-12. The program requires 18 hours of coursework in literacy at the master’s level. Some of these hours may be completed as part of another master’s degree such as Elementary Education, TESOL, or programs in the Department of Specialized Educational Services.

Career Opportunities

The primary goal of the program is to prepare initially licensed teachers for “M” licensure as a K-12 Reading Specialist. Not only are teachers prepared to implement innovative research-based teaching strategies in their own classroom settings, but they are also expected to promote those practices among colleagues, administrators, and the community as a teacher leader. Other careers may include working as a literacy coach, curriculum facilitator, or district coordinator for Language Arts.

Example Careers:

• K-12 Reading Specialist
• K-12 Classroom Teacher
• Literacy Coach
• Curriculum Facilitator
• District Coordinator for Language Arts

Core courses:

• TED 622 Differentiated Instruction or TED 669 Educational Implications of Learning and Development
• TED 646 Equity Education or TED 545 Diverse Learners
• ERM 605 Educational Measurement or 604 Methods of Educational Research