The Master of Education in Reading Program prepares certified students to become highly qualified literacy professionals while obtaining certification as a k-12 reading specialist.

Location:

Wayne, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Curriculum & Instruction

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Education in Reading Program prepares certified students to become highly qualified literacy professionals while obtaining certification as a k-12 reading specialist. The Program is committed to the preparation of professionals for teaching, research, consulting, curriculum development, and administration. The program provides opportunities for individuals to develop advanced knowledge and professional competence through both certification and degree programs. These 30-credit degree programs emphasize a Christian philosophy and can be combined with several areas of certification including English as a second language, world languages, health and physical education, middle level, music, reading specialist, reading supervisor, and school nurse. The Loeb School of Education offers certification in Early Childhood Education (Pre k to 4th Grade); Middle Level (4th to 8th grade) in English/reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies; Special Education (Pre-K to 8th Grade) and Special Education (7th to 12th Grade). Students may also acquire Secondary Education certification in biology, chemistry, citizenship, English, mathematics, and social studies. Foreign Language Certification (K-12) is available in Spanish. ESL (D-12) certification can be added to Early Childhood, Middle Level English, Secondary Education English, or Language Certification. The following additional certifications are offered at the graduate level: Principal, School nurse (K-12), Reading Specialist (K-12), Single Area Supervisor (K-12), Supervisor of Special Education (K-12) and Superintendent. We also offer coursework that specializes in Autism as well as Early Childhood Director coursework.

Format:

Hybrid

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Financial Aid:

Yes

International Requirements:

In Addition to the general graduate admissions requirements, All International Students with transcripts from non-US institutions should have transcripts evaluated by World Education Service. International applicants from non English-speaking countries must provide a minimum TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based test), 550 (written test), or 213 (computer-based test) taken within 2 years of the desired term of entry. The institutional code for Eastern University is 2220.