Master of Education in Language and Literacy Education
Practical experienceThe Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education offers various graduate programs intended to add both depth and breadth to an educator’s level of expertise. Please click on the following links to access more information. Courses are taught by graduate faculty members from the elementary and early childhood education, education foundations, special education and psychology departments.
Course descriptionThe Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education offers a master’s in language and literacy education in which students choose one of two concentrations: a literacy concentration leading to a reading specialists certification or an ESL concentration leading to ESL certification. Both concentrations are available for elementary and secondary teachers who possess an Instructional Certificate in Pennsylvania. A Master of Education in Language and Literacy Education offers the student the opportunity to participate in original research and experiential programs in this field.