Literacy
Prepare for a changing future and pursue TN licensure as a Reading Specialist or ESL educator. Fully online.
Literacy, M.Ed.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Literacy equips educators to become enthusiastic teachers, motivated readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information. In the online M.Ed. in Literacy coursework, candidates examine issues related to literacy education in public schools. They explore tools and strategies used in quantitative and qualitative educational research methods. They develop expertise in working with struggling readers, administrative literacy leadership skills, children's and adolecent literacy and online media skills. The technology-embedded instruction, and collaborative content integration enhance literature study in classrooms.
Literacy Specialists have a life-changing impact upon their students lives. Teachers impact the quality of students' lives and provide necessary tools for their learners to face an ever-evolving future. Literacy is fundamental to understanding all academic disciplines — reading, writing, communication, math, science, and even art. Literacy empowers the imagination and enables students to prepare for changes as they occur. In some situations, literacy provides the mechanism to lift individuals out of poverty or remain upwardly mobile on the socio-economic ladder.
Master's in Literacy Options
Educators who complete the Masters in Education in Literacy degree program are qualified for Tennessee add-on licensure as a PreK-12 Reading Specialist after passing the Reading PRAXIS and three successful years of classroom experience.
An option available within the Literacy, M.Ed. program electives allows candidates the opportunity to receive additional training. Successful completion of three designated courses in ESL provides a pathway for them to receive PreK-12 Tennessee ESL (English Second Language) licensure. Like the TN Licensures in PreK-12 Literacy, ESL licensure requirements include three years of classroom experience, passing the ESL PRAXIS and completing the advanced coursework addressing ESL that is embedded within the Literacy, M.Ed. program of studies.
This non-thesis online Master's in literacy degree features a practicum in literacy, and an Action Research Project. The last semester of coursework includes an oral comprehensive presentation for faculty. Candidates who complete the Literacy, M.Ed. degree program receive a wealth of information that will allow them to provide more informed service to the schools where they are employed.
News Briefs
MTSU’s online master’s degree offerings ranked among best in Tennessee 
Middle Tennessee State University was recently recognized among the “Best Online Master’s in Tennessee” programs in 2024 by Online Master’s Colleges, an online resource for prospective higher education students. According to OMC, the ranking methodology incorporates the most recent data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, or IPEDS, and the National Center for Education Statistics. The evaluation process assesses universities [ Read More ]
MTSU literacy curriculum earns national ‘A+’ for preparing education students
The National Council on Teacher Quality recently recognized MTSU’s Department of Elementary and Special Education with an A+ distinction for using the most effective, research-based methods of reading instruction. “We left no doubt that we are doing the highest quality reading instruction,” said Eric Oslund, chair of the department. “We’ve redesigned our literacy courses to align them with the top [ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU’s online master’s degree offerings ranked among best in Tennessee 
Middle Tennessee State University was recently recognized among the “Best Online Master’s in Tennessee” programs in 2024 by Online Master’s Colleges, an online resource for prospective higher education students. According to OMC, the ranking methodology incorporates the most recent data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, or IPEDS, and the National Center for Education Statistics. The evaluation process assesses universities [ Read More ]
MTSU literacy curriculum earns national ‘A+’ for preparing education students
The National Council on Teacher Quality recently recognized MTSU’s Department of Elementary and Special Education with an A+ distinction for using the most effective, research-based methods of reading instruction. “We left no doubt that we are doing the highest quality reading instruction,” said Eric Oslund, chair of the department. “We’ve redesigned our literacy courses to align them with the top [ Read More ]
Literacy, M.Ed.
Graduates from the Literacy program may be employed in a variety of positions within public schools or private settings. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Classroom teacher
- Literacy coach
- Literacy tutor
- Mentor teacher
- Reading interventionist
- Reading specialist
Literacy program alumni employers include:
- Metro-Davidson Schools
- Murfreesboro City Schools
- Rutherford County Schools
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
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