Master of Education in Reading (M.Ed.)

National Louis University's Master of Education in Reading is designed for teachers already holding an initial certification who are interested in further developing their teaching skills or meeting the eligibility requirements to become a Reading Teacher or Reading Specialist.

Consider getting your Master of Education in Reading at National Louis University (NLU) if you:

• Are a teacher, supervisor, administrator, or other professional who wants to enhance your skills within the areas of literacy acquisition, development, and instruction
• Want to achieve the State of Illinois Reading Teacher or Reading Specialist endorsement

Why NLU for Graduate Education

NLU has a long-standing reputation for its education and administrator training programs, and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Since 1886, we've trained thousands of Chicago-area teachers, and continue to graduate the majority of Illinois' Golden Apple Award winners — one of the most prestigious teacher honors in the state. Our instructors bring both academic skills and practical experience to the classroom, and our students are highly qualified — creating a unique depth to NLU's Master of Education programs.

Plus, NLU's program is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and received national recognition from the International Reading Association (IRA).

What You Will Learn

Through coursework, practicum experiences and study with peers and faculty, you’ll gain:

• An in-depth understanding of the research, theory and practice related to the reading process and reading instruction
• A better understanding of the nature of reading and its development
• The ability to implement instructional approaches, assessment and instruction for divergent readers, as well as staff development in schools

Career Outlook

Wage and salary employment growth of 23 percent is expected for instructional coordinators with a reading specialty during the 2008-18 period. Over the long term, the demand for workers in educational services will increase as a result of a growing emphasis on improving education and making it available not only to more children and young adults, those with special needs, but also for those whom English is a second language.¹

Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet NLU's general admission requirements. Refer to the appropriate application checklist.

¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition. www.bls.gov/oco/ocos269.htm