Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Reading
Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Program Details

You can gain mastery in reading competencies for grades 1-12 with the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Reading from NSU. This online reading and literacy master’s degree enhances your instructional expertise and adds a Reading Specialist endorsement to your Louisiana teaching certificate.

Besides studying curriculum development and educational research, your online reading and literacy graduate coursework covers such topics as:

  • Reflective and coherent classroom practices
  • Teaching diverse learners
  • Advanced reading instruction across content areas
  • Advanced diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

  • Must hold a valid teaching certificate
  • GRE waived with passing Praxis
  • This program meets Louisiana certification standards. Applicants should check their state of residence.