Reading Education (M.Ed.)
Dr. Jacquelyn Sweeney
Program Coordinator and Associate Professor, College of Education
301-860-3139
jsweeney@bowiestate.edu
James E. Proctor Jr. Building
Advance Your Career with a Master of Reading Education
The Master of Reading Education prepares you to become a literacy expert with expanded career and earning potential. At Bowie State University, you learn strategies for the classroom that focus on how culture, family and community impact the learning process to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
This program is 100% online, with synchronous meetings that guide you through new concepts. You develop your leadership skills and learn to make data-driven decisions that positively influence student learning outcomes. The Master of Arts in reading education program prepares you to become a well-rounded reading specialist and culturally informed literacy instructor.
Online degree option
Why a Master of Education in Reading Education at Bowie State?
The Master of Education in reading education program broadens your ability to connect with your students by helping you develop a better understanding of the role literacy plays in their lives. You learn to teach students from diverse racial, cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
We provide hands-on training in state-of-the-art equipments that gives you the skills to confidently navigate the latest industry equipment. When you choose Bowie State, you’re choosing an affordable graduate program that increases your employability, earning potential and future success.
The online Master of Arts in reading education program requires 36 credit hours and can be completed in two years.
Please note:
- To receive a State of Maryland Reading Specialist Certificate from the State of Maryland, you must be a fully licensed teacher.
- If you are not a fully licensed teacher, you will not be eligible for a Reading Specialist Certificate from the State of Maryland.
- You do not need a teaching license to earn your Master of Education in reading education from Bowie State University.
The curriculum is guided by The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the International Literacy Association, Maryland Cultural Proficiency Standards and the International Society for Technology in Education standards.
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Career Outlook
With your Masters in Reading Education, you can go on to a successful career as a reading specialist, intervention specialist, literacy coach, curriculum developer or academic designer.
When you choose Bowie State, we will connect you with our many partnerships to help you access internships, immersive learning opportunities, and career pathways to help kickstart your future.
Graduate Resources
We’ve compiled a list of resources to help you navigate your graduate studies and get the most out of your educational experience. Make an appointment to receive writing assistance, reserve a private study space or contact Disability Support Services for additional accommodations.
Grant Information
The federal TEACH Grant Program provides funds to pursue a career in teaching. To be eligible, you must meet the basic eligibility criteria for the federal student aid programs and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form.
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