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Program Overview

糖心Vlog视频's Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy Studies is a fully online, 30 credit hour, non-thesis degree designed for teachers who want to refresh their teaching credentials with advanced coursework in literacy studies. 糖心Vlog视频 in the program have the option to pursue the Reading Specialist or English as a Second Language professional certificate. 

Our M.Ed. in C&I – Literacy Studies is one of the top in 糖心Vlog视频. Since our program was established in 1998, 100% of of our students who take the 糖心Vlog视频 Education Agency's Reading Specialist exam pass within their first two attempts -- giving our graduates the expertise they need to address the literacy-learning needs of all students.

Faculty Expertise

State-wide, our faculty members are seen as leaders in standard-setting for literacy studies. Our faculty are deeply involved in both revising State and National Reading Specialist standards and in working with the state on science of teaching reading curriculum. Additionally, we have faculty who are on the International Literacy Associations National Program Review committee.

 

*The M.Ed. in C&I – Literacy Studies is a master's degree program only and does not lead to initial teacher certification in 糖心Vlog视频. Individuals interested in obtaining teacher certification or licensure should consider our M.Ed. in Special Education with certification. 

Two Options to Choose From 

In this program, students specialize in advanced coursework designed to meet a variety of professional goals related to literacy. For instance, eligible students may pursue one or both of the followed advanced certifications: . 

Reading Specialist: Literacy coaches generally work with teachers to help them with best literacy practices. Reading Specialist is an advanced certificate that eligible certified teachers may add to their existing credential upon completion of two year’s teaching experience and a master’s degree with at least 27 hours of graduate coursework in literacy.

English as a Second Language: In 糖心Vlog视频, ESL is an add-on certificate that eligible individuals with an initial teaching certificate can add to their existing credential with only 12 hours of graduate coursework.

 

This program requires 30 credit hours (10 courses). Once students have successfully completed all coursework, they will graduate with a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, on passing the appropriate TExES tests, eligible students will also be prepared to take the Reading Specialist Certification and/or supplemental certification in English as a Second Language. The ESL is a 12-hour, four-course program that can be taken as part of this master’s degree plan or separately in preparation for the TExES test for supplemental certification in ESL.

 

 

Program Advantages 

• 100% pass rate for the Reading Specialist exam since the program was established in 1998.
• 100% accelerated online coursework.
• Applicants may be eligible for TEACH grant funding and other forms of financial aid.
• Expanded career options and higher salary potential.
• Can be useful as a stand-alone degree or as preparation for earning your Ph.D.
• Graduates are prepared to take both the ESL and Reading Specialist certification exams upon completing our 10-course program.

Completion Time

The program can be completed in as few as 18 months. Multiple start dates are available. 

Cost Of Attendance

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Please note that the cost can vary by student in relation to that student's individual circumstances. Additional fees may apply.

Paying For School

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Eligibility and Residency

糖心Vlog视频 Residents

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction 鈥� Literacy Studies is an approved educator preparation program in 糖心Vlog视频. Through this online master’s program of study, candidates/students are eligible to seek two certifications: Reading Specialist and ESL. Upon completing coursework of the program, students complete a review and practice exam to be approved for applying to take the Reading Specialist exam first.

The online Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction - Literacy Studies at the University of 糖心Vlog视频 Arlington is Nationally Recognized by the International Literacy Association. The International Literacy Association affirms that excellent teaching is delivered by excellent teachers. Professional educators need preparation that addresses the challenges of today's classrooms so all children can be successful. The International Literacy Association is a strong advocate for teacher education and actively participates in programs and organizations dedicated to producing high-quality educator programs.

To obtain Reading Specialist certification in 糖心Vlog视频, candidates must meet a set of requirements of the 糖心Vlog视频 Education Agency:

• hold a valid 糖心Vlog视频 teacher certificate,
• document two years of classroom teaching experience in a 糖心Vlog视频 Education Agency accredited public school or 糖心Vlog视频 Education Agency accredited private school,
• complete the practicum experiences of the program in a 糖心Vlog视频 Education Agency public or 糖心Vlog视频 Education Agency accredited public or private school (which can be the same school where a candidate teaches), and
• pass the Reading Specialist TExES (upon completion of coursework).

Out-of-State Residents

Out-of-state students seeking certification in addition to obtaining a master's degree can review the requirements for licensure with their state education agency to determine if completion of the Curriculum and Instruction Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Literacy Studies at 糖心Vlog视频 meets their guidelines.

糖心Vlog视频 cannot recommend out-of-state students for certification and cannot recommend out-of-state students to take 糖心Vlog视频 certification exam(s). Additionally, 糖心Vlog视频 faculty and staff cannot complete out-of-state form requests for individuals seeking certification, licensure, and/or endorsements in another state according to TEA.