Master of Science in Education / Reading Specialist
Newman University

Program Details

Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. If a student is not reading by third grade, they will struggle with reading for the rest of their lives, so it is a key goal in schools that students attain reading proficiency by no later than third grade.  

The curriculum provides insights, skills, and methods necessary to develop and deliver reading instructional strategies and interventions for students. Learn to provide leadership in PreK-12 school reading programs. The curriculum emphasizes:

  • The design and organization of school reading programs
  • Development of knowledge and beliefs about reading
  • Accessing literature and informational text
  • The reciprocity of reading and writing
  • Leadership skills for implementation

Advance your career as a Reading Specialist, Literacy Coach, or Reading Resource Teacher in PreK through 12th-grade classrooms.

This program prepares candidates to meet the KSDE academic requirements for successful completion of the PreK-12 Reading Specialist Praxis, and application for the PreK-12 Reading Specialist 2-year Conditional License.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Newman University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.2 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License, Additional Materials May Be Required