College of Education


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Educational Specialist in Reading/Language Arts

The Ed.S. in Reading/Language Arts is a systematic program of coursework and research experiences focused on the advanced study of reading and literacy processes within a global and multi-mediated society. The program includes mentored research experiences to enable students to pursue leadership roles as literacy coaches, curriculum specialists, teacher leaders, literacy supervisors, and teacher educators. The program also prepares students for positions in other fields in which literacy expertise is valued such as speech pathology, nursing, medicine, social work, library science, youth programming, and mass communication.