Master of Education - Literacy (Online)

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Literacy equips educators to become enthusiastic teachers, motivated readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information. In the online M.Ed. in Literacy coursework, candidates examine issues related to literacy education in public schools. They explore tools and strategies used in quantitative and qualitative educational research methods. They develop expertise in working with struggling readers, administrative literacy leadership skills, children's and adolecent literacy and online media skills. The technology-embedded instruction, and collaborative content integration enhance literature study in classrooms. Literacy Specialists have a life-changing impact upon their students lives. Teachers impact the quality of students' lives and provide necessary tools for their learners to face an ever-evolving future. Literacy is fundamental to understanding all academic disciplines — reading, writing, communication, math, science, and even art. Literacy empowers the imagination and enables students to prepare for changes as they occur. In some situations, literacy provides the mechanism to lift individuals out of poverty or remain upwardly mobile on the socio-economic ladder.

Career Path

Graduates from the Literacy program work in a variety of positions within public schools or private settings. Examples include, but are not limited to: Classroom teacher, Literacy coach, Literacy tutor, Mentor teacher, Reading interventionist, Reading specialist.