100% Online | 10 Courses | 30 Credit Hours

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Literacy Education is designed to prepare certified teachers to serve as leaders in literacy education. The program provides candidates with knowledge and tools to advance literacy instruction for PreK-12 students. After successful completion of this degree and earning a passing score on the GACE Literacy Specialist Assessment, candidates will qualify for Georgia certification to teach reading/literacy in grades PreK - 12 and provide instructional support for teaching reading/literacy to classroom teachers and paraprofessionals. Teachers who complete this program will also be eligible for the dyslexia certificate endorsement. There are NO face-to-face classes and can be completed in 4-5 semesters.

Program of Study

Fall I

  • NED 7621 - Assessment of Learners with Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities
  • EDRD 6714 - Advanced Methods and Theories in Early Literacy
  • EDRD 7730 - Culturally Relevant Literature for Children and Young Adults 

Spring I

  • INED 7631 - Evidence-Based Instruction/Intervention for Learners with Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities 
  • ITEC 7400 - Teaching, Technology & Student Engagement 

Summer II

  • INED 7611 - Introduction to Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities in the Context of Literacy
  • ECE 7704 - Trends and Issues in Literacy Education for Elementary & Early Childhood
  • EDRD 7720 - Literacy Coaching and Leadership 

Fall II

  • EDRD 7000 - Capstone in Language & Literacy Education
  • EDRD 7735 - Using Data to Inform Reading Instruction â€¯ 

TOTAL 30 Credit Hours

Dyslexia Certificate  

  • INED 7611- offered in summer
  • INED 7621- offered in fall
  • INED 7631- offered in spring 

Frequently Asked Questions 

  • Students complete the 30 credit hours of coursework over a period of 4 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall).
  • Yes, graduates will qualify for Georgia reading specialist certification (by passing GACE assessment)  to teach reading/literacy in grades PreK - 12 and provide instructional support for teaching reading/literacy to classroom teachers and paraprofessionals. 
  • Yes, this program requires 3 full years of teaching experience.  

Admission Requirements

The following are program-specific criteria beyond the general KSU Graduate Admissions Requirements.   To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

  • Three years of teaching experience.
  • A valid level 4 or higher Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, leadership certificate, service field certificate, or Life certificate are required for program admission.  
  • Applicants must demonstrate evidence of proficiency in literacy instruction as defined in GaPSC Rule 505-3-.03 Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language.•(e.g. Cox Campus, LETRS, OG certification)
  • Resume or Vitae - Can be uploaded into the online application. Should document education, teaching experience, and your record of leadership. 

Tuition & Fees

Expenses include in-state tuition, out of state tuition, mandatory student fees and other special fees.

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Deadline

Enrollment for Fall - Deadline - July 1

Contact Us

For more information on graduate admissions, please email DegreeUp@kennesaw.edu.

For more information about this program please email Dr. Sanjuana Rodriguez & Dr. Roberta Gardner at srodri51@kennesaw.edu.