Reading Programs

National College of Education’s Reading program is designed for teachers already holding a Professional Educator License who are interested in developing their teaching or in qualifying as Reading Specialists or Reading Teachers.

• Reading, M.Ed. (Reading Specialist Endorsement)

• Reading, M.Ed. (Reading Teacher Endorsement)
• Reading, Ed.S. (Reading Specialist Endorsement), for candidates currently holding a master's degree and those who do not hold an Illinois Reading Teacher Endorsement
• Reading, Ed.S. (Reading Specialist and ESL Endorsement), for candidates currently holding a master's degree and a valid Illinois Reading Teacher Endorsement 
• Reading, Ed.S. (Reading Specialist and LBS1 Endorsement), for candidates currently holding a master's degree and a valid Illinois Reading Teacher Endorsement

There are different state requirements for Reading Specialist and Reading Teacher. Visit the Illinois State Board of Education for specific requirements, updates and amendments. 

For more information on state licensure and certification information please visit NLU’s Public Disclosures page.