Master of Education
Reading and Literacy (in-class or online)
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Is this program for me?
City University of Seattle's M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy is a graduate degree program designed for
individuals who wish to become a reading specialist, literacy coach or literacy leader in a global learning
community. As part of this program, WA teachers can also earn their Professional Certification.
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What will I learn?
Developed using the most up-to-date research available and offering the newest perspectives on literacy
in real classroom situations, this program teaches you how to integrate the literacy skills of reading,
writing, speaking, viewing and representing visually across your curriculum.
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What can I do with my degree?
Advance your career! Successful completion of this program and the WEST-E for Reading leads to a reading
endorsement for educators in Washington State (with reciprocity for transfer to certain other states).
Graduation qualifies you to seek advancement as a literacy coach or reading specialist. Completion of
the optional Professional Certification meets state Washington requirements for teachers.
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Why CityU?
City University of Seattle's programs are flexible enough to meet your educational needs without sacrificing
your career or responsibilities. This program is offered online and via mixed mode format. To ensure
that you receive a real world "learn today, apply tomorrow" education, you learn only from classroom
instructors and reading specialists—professionals who teach in class what they do for a living.
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Five easy steps to get started
If you have a Bachelors' degree or higher, you are eligible to apply for graduate program at CityU.
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Course Descriptions
| Total Required Credits | 49 Credits | ||
| Foundations | 18 Credits | ||
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| Reading and Literacy Focus | 28 Credits | ||
| Master of Education Project | 3 Credits | ||
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| Professional Certification Option (Teacher) | 9 Credits | ||
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(*ERL 506, 512 and 514 are replaced by EPC 503 and EPC 506 for the Teacher ProCert option, total credits for program remain unchanged)
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**Equivalency courses are taken with permission of the Program Coordinator/Director.