Reading Science with Reading Endorsement
LEC's Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Literacy program is designed to meet the professional development needs of working teachers.
A Master of Education degree in literacy prepares teaching professionals to have an in-depth knowledge of literacy theories, processes, strategies, curriculum, and research. M.Ed. students will learn how to apply that knowledge to plan appropriate literacy programs and curricula for a variety of contexts. The 2 year program is coupled with a Reading Endorsement and can be completed online. All courses in this two-year program are available completely online and run every 7 weeks, allowing you to focus on most courses one at a time.
Completely Online Program
This prepares students for the Graduate Reading Endorsement (P-12) and the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) exams. Courses meet the International Literacy Association (ILA) standards and guidelines set forth by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Core MED Courses 11 Credits
Research for the Professional Educator (3 credits)
Contemporary Issues in American Education (3 credits)
Models of Effective Teaching and Planning (3 Credits)
Educational Research Seminar (3 credits)
Literacy Concentration Courses 21-24 Semester Hours
Theory and Practice of Reading (3 SH)
Reading Strategies and Curriculum (3 SH)
Assessments in Reading Instruction (3 SH)
Socio-Cultural Factors in Literacy (3 SH)
Phonics (3 SH) *only required if not taken for initial licensure
Professional Development and Field Research (3 SH) *full semester
Adolescent Literature (3 SH)
Critical Analysis of Children’s Literature (3 SH)
Reading Endorsement Courses 15 Semester Hours
Theory and Practice of Reading (3 SH)
Socio-Cultural Factors in Literacy (3 SH)
Reading Strategies and Curriculum (3 SH)
Assessments in Reading Instruction (3 SH)
Professional Development and Field Research (3 SH)