Master of Arts in Education / Literacy Specialist
University of the Cumberlands

Program Details

Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. Learn more about the library and reading career field in grades P-12. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective educator in reading and literacy for children.  

The curriculum likely includes such courses as:

  • Reading in the Content Areas 
  • Diagnosis of Reading Problems 
  • Writing Instruction in the Content Areas 
  • Literacy Leadership  
  • Teacher Leader in the Professional Learning Community

Not only will you be prepared for a career as a literacy teacher, but you will also be able to pursue a career as a resource teacher, coach, mentor, or consultant in the areas of reading and writing.

Graduates will earn a Literacy Specialist P-12 Endorsement.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

University of the Cumberlands is accredited by:

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

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

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