This graduate program prepares educators for curriculum design, instruction, and assessment in literacy. The program includes three options: a five-course sequence leading to eligibility for a Minnesota K-12 Reading Endorsement for those holding a current Minnesota teaching license (15 credits); a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in Literacy (30 credits); and a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in Literacy and a Minnesota K-12 Reading Endorsement (30 credits). Students must successfully complete the coursework, fieldwork in four courses*, and state testing requirements to earn the Minnesota K-12 Reading Endorsement. Learning outcomes include the ability to integrate national and state literacy standards into relevant and meaningful learning experiences; effective use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction; effective use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate reading instruction; and the ability to reflect on professional practice.   

MA in Education with emphasis in Literacy

K-12 Reading (Endorsement Only)

The coursework is designed to be sequential.