Program Details
The Master of Education in Reading Specialist from Concord University is an online literacy program designed for licensed or license eligible teachers. This program can also be used for re-certification by teachers or for greater specialization in the field. The Master of Education program develops and enhances the student’s knowledge of the subject matter. The Reading Specialist concentration focuses on enhancing your ability to teach literacy. Courses are designed to cover the theories and beliefs that form the foundation for literacy instruction and to reinforce the need for sensitivity to learner differences. Courses in this program include:
- Foundations of Reading
- Reading & Writing in Content Areas
- Literacy Research and Instruction for Culturally Diverse Students
- Reading Assessment
- Reading and Language Arts Instruction for the 21st Century
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Synchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Concord University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GRE, MATApplication Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent