Online Master's in K-12 Literacy Education

The online Master of Education with a K-12 literacy concentration prepares initially licensed teachers for “M” licensure as a K-12 Reading Specialist. They be able to implement innovative research-based teaching strategies in their own classrooms. They will also be able to promote those practices among colleagues, administrators, and the community.

UNCG’s literacy concentration is a 30-hour, 100% online, program.

The Literacy Education program is for teacher leaders who advocate for and seek to integrate theory, research, and practice. They will engage in reflection, research, and professional collaborations. They will learn to offer culturally relevant, learner-centered opportunities for every student to develop the literacy skills needed in the 21st century.

Program Distinctions Of the Online Literacy Education Concentration

The UNC Greensboro School of Education was named one of the nation’s “Top Graduate Schools of Education” by the U.S. News & World Report.

Earning a Master’s in K-12 Literacy Education Online

Student coursework includes attention to early literacy, assessment, writing instruction, adolescent literacy, word study, and teacher leadership and research in literacy. Along with core courses, they will earn credits in Pedagogical Expertise.

Sample courses include:

• Word Study
• Literacy Development and Instruction Across the Elementary Grades
• Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction
• Youth Literacies: Advanced Topics in Education.

After Graduating with aN Online M.Ed in K-12 Literacy Education

Graduates of the program are well-prepared for successful careers such as:

• K-12 teachers
• K-12 reading specialists
• Lteracy coaches
• Curriculum facilitators,
• District coordinators for language arts.

The U.S. Department of Education requires that all higher education institutions advise students as to whether their curriculum provides them with the eligibility to apply for a professional license and/or certification in the state for which they plan to practice. As such, please review UNC Greensboro’s status by state for the initial teaching license. You should note whether the program either “meets”, “does not meet”, or if there “has not been a determination” of the program’s status in the state for which you plan to practice. Review the Licensure Reciprocity Information.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
• Initial or “A” license for teaching
• Two years of teaching experience
• Prior course work should include children’s literature, reading, and language arts
• Deadlines:
  • April 1 for the summer semester
  • July 1 for the fall semester
  • December 1 for the spring semester