ONLINE M.ED. in Literacy and Learning Science with a Concentration in Texas Reading Specialist

Support Literacy & Linguistically Diverse Learners

Whether you’re a teacher, instructional coach or another type of educator, you can prepare to become a specialist and leader in K-12 literacy education. This degree is ideal for:

• Texas Certified teachers who would like an advanced degree to deepen their knowledge of literacy with linguistically diverse learners

• Texas Certified teachers teachers who would like to take on leadership roles in their campuses/districts

• Community-based educators and adult educators who apply specialized knowledge of literacy in classroom settings in schools and communities across all ages

The program prepares you to

• Balance theories/current scholarship in teaching/research in literacy education and apply them to practice

• Develop, implement, and assess literacy curriculum and professional development in literacy

• Apply your knowledge across diverse learners/learners with diverse needs

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for roles like reading specialist, teacher or community-based educator, reading specialist and literacy or instructional coach. Other positions include curriculum developer, literacy specialist or consultant in publishing and industry, doctoral student, community college instructor and adjunct faculty.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, Texas teaching certification and at least three years of PK-12 teaching experience, to qualify for admission to this master’s program.