Master of Education in Literacy

Power your teaching toolkit and take your career to the next level with advanced credentials in literacy

Sacred Heart’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in literacy positions you for elevated teaching roles and specialization in remedial reading and language arts by preparing you to influence reading programs and develop literacy curricula. Through a flexible 30-credit online format, you’ll learn from highly accomplished, student-focused faculty who provide personalized mentorship and a supportive learning environment. You’ll gain the tools for career success.

Designed for educators from any state who already hold a teacher certification, the program is accessible to a broad range of teaching professionals. With its convenient spring start, you can move forward in your career without putting it on hold.

Learn more about tuition rates and available payment options for Master of Education in literacy.

Why Earn a Master of Education from Sacred Heart?

Through a curriculum that blends theory and clinical experience, Sacred Heart prepares you to take your career to the next level and lead with confidence as a literacy specialist.

Learn with a flexible online curriculum

Tailored for working professionals, including new and experienced teachers, our 30-credit M.Ed. program can be completed at a pace that suits your professional and personal commitments.

Benefit from close faculty mentorship

You’ll gain practical, applicable knowledge through exceptional instruction and personalized feedback from experienced educators and industry experts.

Strengthen your teaching practice with cutting-edge tools

Advanced technology will elevate your learning experience and prepare you to integrate modern educational tools into your teaching practice to strengthen literacy outcomes and support diverse learners.

Earn the Literacy Endorsement

Earning your literacy endorsement prepares you to influence reading programs and literacy curricula while advancing into more specialized teaching roles. You will graduate with the skills to meet the diverse needs of all learners and qualify for a 102 certification, enabling you to interpret student assessment data across literacy, skill, and grade level.

Open doors for career advancement

You’ll learn how to take on leadership roles and specialized positions within the field of literacy education. Teachers certified in literacy are invaluable resources to school districts and institutions, given their abilities to use data to create schoolwide improvement plans and deliver professional development programs on data-informed instruction.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

• Graduate grant in aid
• Veteran benefits
• Graduate assistantships
• Residence hall director positions

Key Skills Developed

• Research-based strategies
  Learn to discuss and implement proven instructional methods to address student learning needs.
• Data interpretation
  Gain the ability to interpret student assessment data across all aspects of literacy, skill, and grade level.
• Instructional design
  Develop skills to design learning targets, student learning objectives (SLOs), and SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound).
• Certification eligibility
  Candidates are eligible to apply for state certification in remedial reading and remedial language arts (102) after the successful completion of the Master of Education in literacy coursework and 30 months of classroom experience working under a teaching certificate.

Lifetime Career Support

M.Ed. students benefit from a dedicated career team with industry experience and employer partnerships that connect SHU grads with leading educational institutions and organizations. Students and alumni enjoy lifetime access to the Center for Career & Professional Development, where expert coaches provide personalized support with résumés, interviews, and job placement in K-12 schools and other educational organizations.

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