Master of Education in Reading Education
M.Ed. Reading Education
30 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
100% Online Program
Overview
The fully online Master of Education in Reading Education within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares teachers to serve as literacy leaders within their school, district, and community. Graduates of our program serve as reading specialists, literacy coaches, curriculum developers, consultants, program coordinators, and teacher leaders.
Students can expect a rigorous, research-based learning experience in multiple areas of language and literacy development across the PreK-12 spectrum. We offer courses that strengthen teachers’ understanding of theory, research, assessment, and practice within culturally and linguistically varied settings. Faculty work side-by-side and regularly present at conferences and publish with students engaged in classroom research. Our goal is to strengthen the reflective and pedagogical practice of our graduate students and to actively serve the PreK-12 students of Texas and beyond.
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Program Mission
The Master in Education in Reading Education program takes its mission statement of “a community of equity-minded literacy professionals” seriously, as evidenced by faculty’s research interests and work with master’s students, in and out of the classroom. Students can expect a rigorous, research-based learning experience in multiple areas of language and literacy development. Course work deepens teachers’ understanding of theory, research, assessment, and practice within culturally and linguistically diverse settings. Faculty regularly present at conferences and publish with students engaged in classroom research. The program’s goal is to strengthen the pedagogical practice of our students and to actively serve the Pre-K-12 students of Texas and beyond.
Career Outlook Statistics
Advanced Certification
Students in the Master’s in Reading Education Program with Reading Specialist Certification are eligible for state of Texas certification upon successful completion of all requirements.