Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) in Reading Education
The Master's Degree in Reading Education program is a fully online degree for certified teachers seeking state reading certification while obtaining an advanced degree.
Contact Information
Melissa Antonelli
Assistant Professor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Office Location: ED 322
Campus: Boca
The Master’s Degree in Reading Education program provides an opportunity for students to earn a 36-credit degree designed for already-certified (temporary or professional) teachers and experienced teachers who want to pursue an advanced degree and add reading certification upon passing the state examination. Please be advised that you can take no more than 1/3 of the credits in this program as a non-degree student before being officially admitted.
Program Overview
Consult the FAU Course Catalog for course descriptions and other details.
The MASTER’S DEGREE in READING EDUCATION provides an opportunity for CERTIFIED (temporary or professional) TEACHERS and EXPERIENCED TEACHERS who would like to pursue an advanced degree, plus add reading certification upon passing the state examination.
READING EDUCATIONAL - 18 credits |
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| RED 6351 Developmental Reading |
| RED 6361 Teaching Reading in Secondary & Middle Schools |
| RED 6546 Reading Diagnosis |
| RED 6548 Remedial Reading |
| RED 6656 Trends & Issues in Reading Education |
| RED 6836 Reading Practicum |
RESEARCH & STATISTICS - 6 credits |
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| STA 6113 Educational Statistics |
| EDF 6481 Educational Research |
EDUCATIONAL ELECTIVE (Choose one) - 3 credits |
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| EDG 6253 Design Components of School Curriculum |
| EDF 6432 Measurement |
| EDG 6345 Instructional Strategies & Assessment Practices |
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE - 9 credits |
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| Courses selected in the College of Education, College of Arts and Letters, and/or College of Science with approval from advisor. |
Admission Requirements
Application will require applicant to submit:
- Official transcripts including all undergraduate coursework and evidence of bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (3.0 GPA required)
- Personal Statement outlining interest in the program
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation that highlight the candidate's academic potential
- Any additional requirements for the degree for which you are applying that are listed on the application
After your application is completed, it will be forwarded to the Department of Curriculum & Instruction for a decision.
How to Apply
To be considered for admission into masters programs in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, applicants must complete a graduate application through the Graduate College.