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Literacy Education: Online Master’s Degree
Degree details
This online degree in literacy education is a 33-hour program and was designed and intended for practicing teachers who have completed undergraduate teacher education programs and who wish to pursue a master's degree. The program is completely online.
Literacy Education focus courses
The 12-hour literacy focus assists K-12 classroom teachers in improving instructional methods for teaching literacy skills and is designed to aid educators in helping students become effective readers and writers. There are two strands, based on grade level, within the literacy focus:
- Elementary
- Middle school and Secondary
The literacy areas include reading, writing, literature, journalism education and literacy in a digital world.
The focus area courses require students to engage in extensive reading, writing and discussion, as well as providing practical strategies and techniques to implement in the classroom.
Core master's course work
The 21 hours of core course work in this program include study in learning theory, instructional technology, instructional leadership, instructional strategies, measurement and assessment, and action research. These courses are designed to enhance the process of teaching and learning in the elementary, middle or high school classroom.
Terminal or comprehensive project
Master of Education candidates must complete a terminal project or summative experience at the end of the degree program. The department in which the Master of Education candidate's major emphasis resides will determine the format of that experience (e.g., comprehensive exam, project, paper, presentation, portfolio or capstone experience). The candidate must be enrolled at the University during the semester in which a master's project is presented or completed.
Students may start the program as either post-baccalaureate (formerly non-degree-seeking) or degree-seeking.