Arcadia’s MEd in Reading Education provides you with a deep knowledge of teaching literacy in PreK-12 classrooms. You’ll develop strategies and skills to support the diverse learning needs of students in a connected, multicultural and multilingual society. Understanding importance of the structure of language in teaching literacy skills throughout the grades, helps shape the diagnostic, prescriptive model of teaching that is embedded within the program.

Studying Reading Education, you will:

Courses focus on understanding key literacy practices as diagnostic assessment and intervention, evidence-based instruction, relevant literature, including digital and multi-literacies in a diverse learning environment. Courses are conveniently offered in the late afternoon and evening hours and students can begin the program in any of the three semesters (fall, spring or summer). Reading Specialist PreK-12 certification program coursework takes 1-2 years to complete.

Field experiences throughout the program provide an opportunity to engage in PreK-12 classrooms settings to apply the strategies and tools learned in classes.

The practicum is the culminating activity of the certification and master’s programs and is offered for four weeks in the summer. Under the supervision of faculty, students engage in a unique experience on Arcadia’s campus with students from local school districts. Working with small groups in a supportive environment, our practicum students apply the knowledge of prescriptive / diagnostic assessment and instruction as part of a community outreach program.