Online M.S.Ed. in Literacy Education: Reading

Help children build essential skills in reading.

Learning to read gives children a strong academic foundation for the rest of their lives. Our program enables you to facilitate this process by advancing your competency in culturally responsive, transformative pedagogy. Your coursework will focus on literature for children and young adults, as well as digital literacies and technology.

Our program aligns with standards developed by the International Literacy Association (ILA) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), preparing you to meet or exceed expectations set by the ILA and Illinois State Board of Education.

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Careers After NIU's Online M.S.Ed. in Literacy Education: Reading

Completion of our program leads to the addition of the K-12 reading specialist or reading teacher endorsement to your professional educator license. You can also gain experience supporting K-12 students in our Jerry L. Johns Literacy Clinic, preparing you for increased career opportunities.

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Admission Requirements for NIU's Online M.S.Ed. in Literacy Education: Reading

You’ll apply through the Graduate School. You can apply as a degree-seeking student or a student at large, which allows you to take a course while waiting for official admission to the program

Your application materials will include:

  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Your college transcripts

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They'll guide you every step of the way.

Krista Schaade
kschaade@niu.edu
815-753-1925
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