Online M.Ed. in Literacy for Reading Specialist Licensure
Earn your Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Literacy from the nationally recognized, fully online graduate program at 91看片. You will graduate eligible for reading specialist licensure in Maryland.
Program Overview
- Credits: 30
- Online synchronous format with in-person practicum
- Start in fall, spring, or summer
- Part-time
- Finish in as little as 5 semesters*
About the Reading Specialist Program
Students who are currently licensed in the state of Maryland and who complete the Reading Specialist Track through 91看片 will be eligible for licensure as a Reading Specialist through Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). In order to receive the MSDE licensure in Reading Specialist, you must first be licensed in another area by MSDE. The Literacy program requires three years of licensed teaching experience to be licensed as a Reading Specialist by the end of the program, which includes the two year minimum state of Maryland requirement.
Students must demonstrate that they have completed three semester hours or state-approved Continuing Professional Development Course credits in special education coursework and through state-approved assessments or .
If you are not currently licensed in the state of Maryland, you will first need to transfer your current licensure to the state of Maryland in order to be eligible for Reading Specialist licensure through MSDE.
If you wish to be licensed in a state or district other than Maryland as a Reading Specialist, you will need to work with your state or district to determine eligibility steps.
Students of the M.Ed. in Literacy, reading specialist program initially complete the Literacy Core course before proceeding to the reading specialist track course.
Learn more about the curriculum and course of study in the .
| Literacy Core (18 credits) | |
|---|---|
| RE 520 | Principles and Practices of Reading (3) |
| RE 540 | Linguistics for Education (3) |
| RE 603 | Language, Literacy, and Culture (3) |
| RE 605 | Principles and Practices of Writing (3) |
| RE 610 | Disciplinary & Digital Literacies (3) |
| RE 737 | Literacy Assessment I (3) |
| Reading Specialist Track (12 credits) | |
|---|---|
| RE 739 | Literacy Assessment II (3) |
| RE 740 | Literacy Leadership (3) |
| RE 756 | Practicum I (3) |
| RE 757 | Practicum II (3) |
The Literacy Practica are offered as a two-course clinical sequence. Candidates work with K-12 students in the schools where they currently teach and meet online with their classmates and practicum supervisor to observe and reflect on developing best clinical practices. In the Practicum I, candidates work with a small group of three to five K-12 students to clinically assess students, design and implement interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of these clinical practices. In Practicum II, candidates work with an individual K-12 student to expand their literacy skills and assess, design, implement, and evaluate colleagues鈥� practices using a research-based coaching model. The clinical sequence of courses is designed to facilitate the development of instructional and coaching skills resulting in the ability to become a successful Reading Specialist and literacy leader within a school environment.
Apply to 91看片鈥檚 Reading Specialist Program
Join 91看片鈥檚 nationally recognized, fully online Reading Specialist program.
- Bachelor's degree
- 3.0 GPA Cumulative
- Licensed as a teacher
- Official transcripts
- One letter of recommendation
- $60 application fee (waived when you attend a virtual information session)
For Maryland candidates:
- Completion of three semester hours or state-approved Continuing Professional Development Course credits in special education initial licensure coursework
- through state-approved assessment or professional learning for initial licensure in early childhood, elementary education, special education, or English for Speakers of Other Languages
91看片 offers various opportunities for financial aid, including Merit Scholarships, Ignatius Grant Awards, and Graduate Assistantships.
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National Recognition
Outstanding Career Preparation91看片's Reading Specialist program has been recognized by the International Literacy Association (ILA) for its outstanding preparation of literacy professionals and continuous efforts to transform lives through literacy. 91看片 is the only institution in Maryland that offers a Reading Specialist program aligned to the new ILA standards. Additionally, 91看片 is one of only a handful of literacy programs in the entire United States to receive this recognition.
Master's in Literacy 鈥� Reading Specialist
Program AdvantagesNationally recognized as one of the top Literacy/Reading Specialist programs in the U.S.
Courses are offered in a fully online synchronous format with an in-person practicum.
Focus on literacy as a social justice issue and a right for all people
Students become reflexive practitioners who serve as curricular experts, advocates, and literacy leaders in their communities.
Offer rich field experiences supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students.
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