Program Overview
Our Master’s in Literacy Education program offers you a comprehensive experience designed to enhance your understanding and practice of literacy assessment and instruction. Our accredited program will develop and enhance your skill set to become a highly-qualified literacy educator knowledgeable with assessment, instruction, and leadership, while preparing you for Literacy Specialist All Grades certification.
As our program focuses on developmental reading, you’ll explore the process and effective instructional strategies across all grade levels, honing your ability to diagnose and address reading difficulties. You’ll gain professional skills and knowledge in both childhood and adolescent literacy development through in-depth coursework and real-world professional experiences.
Flexibility
You’ll have the option to complete our program on a full- or part-time basis.
Online Instruction
We offer a balanced mix of asynchronous and synchronous courses in the evenings to accommodate your schedule.
Personalized Expert Instruction
You’ll receive individual attention and personal instruction from our award-winning faculty in our small class settings.
I was taught by some of the most caring and compassionate educators I’ve ever known, who embraced diversity while implementing multiple educational methods for lifelong learning possibilities. The staff, students, and faculty made my learning experience one of the best I have ever had the privilege to be a part of. I still cherish the time that I spent at Niagara, and I wish that everyone could have the kind of community learning experience that is Niagara University.Joy Meness ‘06, Educator
Discovery Awaits
What You’ll Study at Niagara University
Our literacy program offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares you to design, implement, and assess effective instruction that’s aligned with the standards and best practices of the International Literacy Association (ILA) for Professionals.
Once you graduate from the program, you’ll be equipped with the skills to close opportunity and achievement gaps for PK-12 students, advocate for literacy instruction that meets the diverse needs of learners, and make decisions grounded in ILA standards and best practices.
Find Your Best Self
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Development
Confidently design, implement, and assess effective literacy instruction.
Support the academic, social, and cognitive development of all learners.
Knowledge of both childhood and adolescent literacy.
Preparation for initial New York state certification, with pathway to professional certification.
Importance of Literacy
Dr. Erwin, associate professor of education, discusses the importance of literacy instruction in today’s society.
Prepare to Soar
Academic, Experiential, and Career Pathways
Career Pathways
Literacy Specialist
Reading Instructor/Teacher
Reading and Writing Center Coordinator
Median salary for $63,470 for Literacy Specialists per year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ready to Apply?
Filling out an application is easy!
NU offers rolling admissions, which means that you can apply at any time for the upcoming semester. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and students are typically notified of an admission decision in 3-4 weeks. What’s stopping you?
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