Reading Education M.Ed.

Towson University, Towson, United States

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07 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Jan, May, AugStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The M.Ed. in reading education provides you with advanced skills to enhance literacy for all learners. You’ll be prepared to coach classroom teachers, paraprofessionals and parents and advocate for successful learning environments.

The 36-unit program is developmental in design—growing your knowledge and experience as you move through the program while you apply newly developed skills and strategies in literacy education settings. Courses are offered part-time, sequentially, in the evening, and in online, in-person and hybrid formats.

Nine required courses and three electives
Coursework in curriculum design and instruction, diagnostic assessment and instructional interventions, and professional development and leadership
Elective concentration pathways that include:
Teaching Multilingual Learners- prepares you for Praxis II ESOL exam and MSDE TESOL endorsement
National Board Certification: prepares you for National Board Certification exam

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Nine required courses and three electives
Coursework in curriculum design and instruction, diagnostic assessment and instructional interventions, and professional development and leadership
Elective concentration pathways that include:
Teaching Multilingual Learners- prepares you for Praxis II ESOL exam and MSDE TESOL endorsement
National Board Certification: prepares you for National Board Certification exam

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

4.5+

PTE Academic

57+

IELTS

6.5+

Duolingo English Test

115+

Bachelor GPA

No GRE scores are required.
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 is required for full admission to the program, and 2.75 is required for conditional admission. GPA calculations may be based upon the cumulative units or the last 60 units of the degree. See graduate admissions policies for more information.
Candidates in the M.Ed. in Reading Education Program are not required to have or be eligible for a teaching certificate. This is to allow individuals interested in careers that do not require a state teaching certification (e.g., community college developmental reading, adult literacy education, private schools, the publishing industry) to pursue the degree. It is, however, important to understand that completing the M.Ed. in Reading Education does not carry automatic state certification. Maryland State Certification for Reading Specialist has these requirements:
-Eligibility for teacher certification in early childhood, elementary, secondary or special education
-Three years of classroom teaching experience
-M.Ed. in Reading Education from an approved program (e.g., Towson University)
-A total of three units in special education coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level

Application Deadline

07 Aug 2026

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

May

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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Towson University, Towson, United States

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