MASTER OF EDUCATION

DETAILS ABOUT

The M.Ed. Reading Specialist emphasis prepares candidates to assume a variety of roles while working with struggling readers, assessing students with reading difficulties and serving as literacy leaders. Candidates will learn how to coordinate literacy efforts while serving as a resource to teachers assisting in the development of curriculum or selection of materials and helping teachers modify instruction to meet the needs of the students

30credithours

5semesters

Students typically take one or two courses per term, depending on whether they want to graduate in one, two or more years There is flexibility in the program to adjust to individual needs of pacing as work demands and graduate school are balanced to fit the graduate student’s life

Mode

Hybrid: A blend of online and in-person The program of study includes courses with embedded field experiences as well as one dedicated course involving a semester long field experience

Goals

In Cumberland University’s M.Ed.Reading Specialist program you will learn how to provide support for readers and coordinate with educators to develop and support literacy efforts Students graduate from this program with a deep understanding of literacy development and leadership in today’s schools

Contact

Program Director, Dr. Sandy Smith sandy smith@cumberland edu graduateadmissions@cumberland edu

"My experience at the graduate level with the Reading Specialist program has been nothing short of incredible and positive. Having gone through my undergrad at Cumberland I had high expectations, and they were all met and exceeded by the professors and coursework. The professors are really second to none. They go above and beyond to meet the needs of their students. They take the time to build meaningful relationships, check on their students and make sure they are taken care outside of the classroom, and facilitate their growth as current and future educators."

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Admission Requirements

Noentranceexam

A bachelor’s degree (regionally accredited university) with a minimum 2 5 GPA, or 3 00 in previous Master’s programs.

Hold a valid teaching license

Completed Cumberland University online admissions application

Non-refundable $50 Application fee.

Immunizations (on-ground only)

Official transcripts sent from all previously attended colleges and universities

Demonstration of effective oral and written communications skills

A minimum of three years of successful working experience prior to starting the program Successful completion of an interview conducted by a program admission committee

For more information, visit www.cumberland.edu/graduate/