Online Curriculum Instruction Reading Degree :: Accredited Universities

Develop the skills you need to help children in grades K-12 overcome reading difficulties with the online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading program at Southern New Hampshire University. This advanced degree program, also available at our Manchester, N.H., campus, gives you in-depth knowledge of literacy issues and insight into specialized support and diagnostic procedures for students with reading issues.

Encouraging your students to explore methods of reading, writing, listening, and speaking development in the early elementary grades is essential to a successful classroom environment. When you have students with unique literacy needs, diverse teaching instruction can be critical to their success.

Whether taken on campus or online, the Curriculum and Instruction MEd with a concentration in Reading includes 11 courses, three of which comprise the Reading concentration.

This degree is ideal for licensed teachers seeking an additional endorsement. This program does not lead to initial licensure.

Students enrolled in the on campus and online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Reading concentration program may be eligible for New Hampshire certification as a curriculum administrator or may elect to not seek state certification. If you are interested in obtaining state certification outside of New Hampshire, check with your state’s Department of Education to ensure New Hampshire certification is recognized in your home state.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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The Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum & Instruction and with a K-12 reading endorsement is designed to prepare teachers to meet the learning needs of today’s K-12 students. Emphasis is placed on literacy development.

This program is an accelerated 2 year cohort program. In general, you will meet one night a week from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and finish one 3 credit course every 7 weeks. An online format is available that does not require face to face meetings; however, a weekly one hour synchronous audio/visual chat is required. You will still complete one 3 credit course every 7 weeks.

Entry Requirements

A student must submit the following items before the admissions office can process the application:

- Online application

- Official transcript from the regionally accredited college or university that granted the student’s undergraduate degree

- Statement of goals: Write a brief statement (1-2 pages, double-spaced) covering your employment history and long-term academic and professional goals

- Résumé

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Did you know that 1 in 7 students face some type of learning disability? Roughly 85% of these students struggle with reading - and 5-15% have dyslexia. Others deal with dyscalculia, dysgraphia, expressive language disorder and auditory and visual processing disorders.

Teaching language-based learning disabled (LBLD) students requires specialized methods and approaches - many of which you won’t learn in a traditional master’s in education program.

SNHU is pleased to introduce the first-ever online program to help students who struggle with reading and writing succeed in elementary to high school, college and beyond: the SNHU online MEd in Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Disabilities.

This new 33-credit (11-course) concentration within our popular Curriculum & Instruction program is a joint partnership with Landmark School, a renowned leader in the field of serving, educating and empowering LBLD students in elementary, middle and high school.

Demystify Language-Based Learning Disabilities

By concentrating in the online MEd in Dyslexia Studies and Language-Based Learning Disabilities, students will learn how to cultivate academic success in K-12 children with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. You will discover how to apply innovative, highly structured practice and research-based approaches to heighten school-aged students’ executive function, information-processing skills, oral and written expression levels, social-emotional confidence and ability to self-advocate.

Courses will center on how students with LBLDs learn, self-regulate and benefit from tailored instruction.

Please note: This is a master’s only pathway program that does not lead to initial teacher licensure, New Hampshire curriculum administrator endorsement, or prepare you to become a Landmark specialist.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading with an Emphasis in Elementary Education is designed for licensed K-8 educators who want to focus on elementary literacy strategies in order to improve the reading abilities of their students. Some individuals who pursue this curriculum and instruction master‛s program are interested in becoming a reading coach or a reading intervention specialist.

Students in this program learn to apply theory and educational best practices to the delivery of curriculum, instruction and assessment in order to improve the reading abilities and reading comprehension of their students. The curriculum and instruction master‛s courses are aligned to the International Reading Association standards.

Students are provided with the foundation needed to diagnose and assess reading deficiencies and corrective reading strategies. Students will also learn how to develop and implement corrective reading plans and analyze the results. Past trends and the evolution of reading instruction are also explored. Other topics of focus include: foundational theory and research, children and young adult literature, developmental learning and assessments, corrective reading assessment, and instructional leadership and literacy coaching. In addition, there is a focus on elementary reading and writing and a study on the use of textbooks, trade books, literature and electronic texts that are relevant in every elementary content area. Students also learn how to use the various genres and delivery methods (paper and digital) to meet literacy goals.

An Elementary Practicum is included in this curriculum and instruction master‛s program, which provides an in-depth study of the International Reading Association (IRA) Standards by examining research-based approaches linking assessment and instruction for elementary teachers. Teachers learn to use a wide range of formal and informal assessment tools and methods to diagnose and assess reading and writing development, instruction and assessment.

Geared toward individuals who are already licensed as teachers, this curriculum and instruction master‛s program does not lead to licensure but may lead to career advancement. Program applicants must submit a copy of a current teaching license or provide evidence of a minimum of one year of teaching experience. In addition, it is essential for students to have access to a K-12 classroom to complete the program assignments.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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Because reading is the foundation on which all other academic skills are built, early mastery of reading is often a good predictor of future academic success. Educators and librarians who focus their professional development on children’s literature, developing their skills and knowledge to encourage young students to read, will continue to be in high demand in both public and private schools.

Penn State World Campus has partnered with Penn State's College of Education to offer you a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Children's Literature.

Help Children Discover the Joys of Reading

Penn State's online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Children's Literature focuses on developing your skills and knowledge in working with young readers. Our online courses can improve your strategies for encouraging reading and transforming the lives of young readers. You can earn professional development credits such as Act 48 in Pennsylvania while you complete all your courses online — with no required campus visits or residencies.

Penn State offers two online children’s literature programs. Choose the one best for you and make your passion for children's literature the focus of your professional development plan.

1. Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction — Emphasis Children's Literature

If you are a teacher or librarian, this program can help you encourage young students to master their reading skills.

2. Graduate Certificate in Children’s Literature

This program is designed to expand your knowledge of children's literature through the writings of classic and contemporary authors. You’ll also have the opportunities to explore picturebooks, myths and folktales for children, cultural pluralism, and writing for children. All credits earned in this certificate may be applied toward a master’s degree, upon your admission into that program.

Who Should Apply?

If you are a teacher, school librarian, or other educational practitioner who wants to earn a master of education degree in curriculum and instruction, meet professional development requirements, focus on children’s literature, and improve your opportunities for career advancement, this could be the program for you.

Please note that this program does not lead to initial teacher certification, however, this program may help you to renew your certification. Check with your state's Department of Education for exact requirements for recertification.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Past graduates of our children’s literature program have achieved success as:

teachers
school administrators
professors
writers
publishers

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

All applicants are expected to have earned a junior/senior grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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