Literacy Education (MEd)
This degree is part of the Literacy Education Program housed in the Department of Learning, Teaching and Curriculum.
The MEd in Literacy Education is for certified, practicing educators. The courses are designed to expand your knowledge and application of research-based practices in the teaching of reading, writing, and language arts. You can expect to increase your expertise in multimodal literacy, balanced literacy, science of reading, play in the language arts classroom, literacy instruction for striving readers, and culturally responsive instruction. By completing the degree, you are positioned as a literacy leader and advocate for all students.
Please note that this degree does not lead to the Missouri Special Reading Certification. However, your coursework can satisfy the degree and the certificate. Contact Dr. Renee Kruep, kruepre@missouri.edu with questions and to help plan your course of study.
DESE Special Reading CertificationDegree Requirements
The 30-credit hour program can be tailored to your specific focus (early childhood-secondary education). The degree is completed entirely online.
A Graduate Certificate in Literacy Instruction and Intervention is also available. This 15-credit hour certificate program is intended for current teachers who want to build on their pedagogical knowledge to support readers. The certificate can be combined with the MEd in Literacy Education and/or the DESE Special Reading Certification because the courses are aligned.
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