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Reading, M.Ed. (Reading Specialist—Type 10 Certification)

This program is designed for teachers already holding initial certification who are interested in developing their literacy teaching or in applying to be a Reading Specialist. The reading sequence fulfills the state of Illinois guidelines for the preparation of Reading Specialists (Type 10). Visit the Illinois State Board of Education for specific requirements, updates and amendments.

In addition to National College of Education Graduate Admissions Requirements, applicants must:

  • Submit official scores from the Miller Analogies Test
  • Have a valid teaching certificate
  • Pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP)
  • Have at least two years of full-time contract teaching under a valid and active teaching certificate

This degree requires:

  • 36 SH
  • A five-week summer practicum
  • Membership in professional literacy organization
  • An electronic portfolio

Required Courses

MED Core - 8 SH

ESR505Educational Inquiry and Assessment
FND511Social and Cultural Politics of Education: Personal and Contextual Perspectives
EPS541Cognition and Instruction

Program - 26 SH

RLR501Teaching Beginning Reading
RLR502Teaching Comprehension and Content Reading
RLW541Teaching Writing
RLL520Survey of Literature for Children and Adolescents
RLL528Survey of Multicultural Literature K-12
RLR510Diagnosis and Assessment of Reading
RLR511Corrective Techniques for the Reading Specialist
RLR592APracticum in Remedial Reading A: Elementary
RLR592BPracticum in Remedial Reading B: Grades 6-12
RLR518Leadership and Professional Development in Reading
RLR593Seminar in Reading Research

Reading Electives - 2 SH

Choose 2 SH from RLL, RLR, RLS or RLW courses with advisor approval

Note: No workshops will be accepted.