Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)
Literacy
(Including K-12 Reading Endorsement)
Program Highlights & Benefits
Courses stress practical applications
20 month completion time, including holiday breaks
Course schedule designed for working educators
An asynchronous learning environment that provides the flexibility ideal for busy educators
What You Learn
The Master of Arts in Education in Literacy with a K-12 Reading Endorsement is designed to prepare teachers to meet the learning needs of today’s K-12 students. Emphasis is placed on literacy development.
How You Learn
This program is an accelerated 20-22 month cohort program, finishing one course at a time every 8 weeks. Online learning format include weekly discussion boards and optional virtual meetings.
Prerequisites
You must hold a current and valid Minnesota Tier 3 or Tier 4 teaching license to enroll in the Master of Arts in Education program with the K-12 Reading Endorsement or the K-12 Reading Endorsement program. The endorsement is added to your initial teaching license.
Students not looking to obtain an additional endorsement or who do not hold a current and valid Tier 3 or Tier 4 teaching license in Minnesota may earn a Master of Arts in Education in Literacy.
Career Outcomes
At completion of the program as outlined below, you will earn a Master of Arts in Education in Literacy with the K-12 Reading Endorsement.
Licensure Disclosure Statement:
Each state has different requirements for professional licensure and certifications. CSP Global’s educator preparation programs are designed specifically to prepare students for licensure in Minnesota, but are not approved by any other state licensing boards for licensure in those states. CSP Global’s is unable to determine whether its teacher preparation programs would meet the educational requirements for licensure in other states. Students who want to work in a state other than Minnesota should contact the state licensing board in their state before enrolling in the program.
To learn more about Concordia University, St. Paul’s institutional accreditation and program authorizations by state, including online and on-campus offerings, please visit: https://www.csp.edu/accreditation
Degree Requirements
Master of Arts in Education in Literacy with a K-12 Reading Endorsement
| Course | Title | Hours |
| RDG 560* | Literacy Foundations (K-12) | 3 |
| RDG 561* | Literacy Essentials for K-5 | 3 |
| RDG 562* | Literacy Essentials for 6-8 | 3 |
| RDG 563* | Literacy Essentials for 9-12 | 3 |
| RDG 564* | Assessment, Evaluation, and Supervision in Literacy Programs (K-12) | 3 |
| ED 507 | Diversity in Education | 3 |
| ED 512 | Ethical Issues for Professional Educators | 3 |
| ED 521 | Educational Research and Applications | 3 |
| CI 525 | Innovation in Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| ED 590 | Conducting Research and Completing the Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Please Note:
*Courses denoted with an asterisk are the courses required to complete the Reading Endorsement only.
This is not an official schedule and your cohort may take these courses in a different order.
The state of Minnesota requires the completion of 110 clinical hours across the K-12 grade span to complete the K-12 Reading Endorsement. These hours are embedded in the coursework. The total hours are made up of 8 hours of volunteer time in grades 6th-8th (middle school), 8 hours of time in grades K-5th (elementary school), 8 hours of time in 9th-12th (high school), and 6 hours shadowing a literacy specialist in the district. The hours will need to be completed outside of the teacher’s regular classroom during the regular school year (not during summer school). Please make sure to allow for personal time to complete these hours prior to starting the program. In addition, the Final Clinical/District level experience includes 80 hours in the teacher’s own classroom (approximately 2 weeks of teaching) so students can demonstrate the application of their literacy instruction and assessment learning.
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