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. It grants participants the flexibility of balancing coursework with outside obligations, making it particularly beneficial to those already teaching.

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.

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

Student coursework in the master’s program includes attention to early childhood 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.

The M.Ed. concentration in literacy is offered fully online. Students benefit from an adjustable class schedule with a strong online community of faculty and peers. As part of the School of Education’s online offering, ranked #36 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, students benefit from the flexibility of the academics while building a strong community of peers and faculty.

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 for the M.Ed. Literacy Concentration

Before applying for the Master of Education program, students should make sure they have the following:

• 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

Funding and Scholarships For Master’s Students

Each year, the School of Education awards over $1 million in scholarships and graduate assistantships to students.

The Haggai Academy is a scholarship program that provides scholarships of up to $8,000 per year, as well as a wide range of additional enrichment opportunities, for non-traditional students (24 years of age or older) pursuing an initial teacher license.