The M.S. in Reading program is designed for educators who want to assume Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach roles at the school or district level. The program culminates with candidates earning a Master of Science degree and a K-12 Reading Specialist Endorsement. The purpose and intent of the program is to prepare educators to become ethical decision-makers and leaders who can provide literacy-based services within an educational community.
Candidates who already hold a master’s degree may be eligible for a focused program to earn the Reading Specialist Endorsement.
Online
$420-$555/credit hour
24 Months
To find out if this program is offered in your state, click here and choose “Program Availability by State” under Academics. For information regarding program availability and current site information or to inquire about starting a cohort in your school or district, please contact Maggie Stevenson at mstevenson@stfrancis.edu or 815-740-3389.
Click here for this program’s admission requirements.
The Reading graduate program at the University of St. Francis includes a competitive curriculum.
Demonstrate leadership skills necessary to assume prominent literacy roles in the field of education.
Apply research and communication skills to support learners and educators.
Engage in reflective and critical thinking to encourage learners to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
The University of St. Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and is authorized to operate as a post-secondary institution by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org). College of Education programs are further approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (isbe.net).
Our programs are top-ranked! U.S. News & World Report has placed the University of St. Francis on several of its annual listings, year after year, including its “Best National Universities,” “Best Value Schools” and “Best Online Programs” lists.
“I chose the M.Ed. program at the University of St. Francis because it has an outstanding reputation amongst local educators. In addition, as a mom of two kids, the hybrid schedule allowed me to continue to work and was flexible for my family’s busy lifestyle. I appreciate the tremendous support from my professors and advisor throughout the program. The opportunity to become close with other students provided additional support for our learning journeys. I am very pleased with my decision to attend USF and highly recommend the program to other prospective students.”
Amy Randolph, Program Graduate
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