Earn your MSEd online in as few as 2 years
Featuring 7-week courses and an innovative practicum experience, our accelerated online program is designed for certified educators. You’ll explore teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse K-12 learners with a curriculum that aligns with the International Literacy Association’s Professional Standards for Reading Professionals. Choose from 6 start dates throughout the year, and continue working while earning your master’s degree.
E-tuition & fees
Costs include tuition & fees. All students receive our e-tuition rate. See cost details
Credit hours
36 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list
Financial aid
Over 150 graduate assistantships available with stipend & tuition assistance, plus scholarship, fellowship & research opportunities. Explore aid
Admissions
6 entry terms per year. No GRE required. View application process & deadlines
Program highlights
Admission information: MSEd in Literacy Education | Accelerated Online
Application deadlines & program start dates
Choose from 6 start dates per year.
Session | Application deadline | Program start date |
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Fall 2024 term: Session 1 | August 15, 2024 | September 3, 2024 |
Fall 2024 term: Session 2 | October 9, 2024 | October 28, 2024 |
Spring 2025 term: Session 1 | January 2, 2025 | January 21, 2025 |
Spring 2025 term: Session 2 | March 5, 2025 | March 24, 2025 |
Summer 2025 term: Session 1 | April 30, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
Summer 2025 term: Session 2 | June 18, 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
International student instructions
English proficiency test scores
Where to send application materials
Learn more about our accelerated online Literacy Education MSEd
Practicum tailored to your goals
Empower eager K-8 students while developing your instructional skills. You’ll work with young learners in an intensive Summer Reading and Writing Workshop. We are the only Literacy Education program offering this innovative practicum experience.
Implement K-12 literacy instruction
Graduates are prepared to enhance literacy instruction in their classroom as K-12 teacher-leaders or serve as literacy specialists, literacy coaches, literacy interventionists, and Title I Directors.
National accreditation and state approval
We are nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and state-approved by the Maine State Board of Education and the Maine Department of Education.
Experienced, dedicated faculty
Each full-time faculty member holds a doctoral degree in the field of Literacy, Language, and Culture. Part-time faculty are experienced members of our professional education community.
Certification
Upon program completion, you will be eligible to apply for a Literacy Specialist Certificate (092) through the State of Maine.
Frequently asked questions
We prepare our graduate students to design and implement literacy instruction at all levels while emphasizing cross-cultural competence.
Connect with us
Our monthly Graduate Information Sessions are an excellent way to learn more about the benefits of our program, as well as our admissions and financial process.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. We encourage students in graduate degree programs to apply for scholarship opportunities.
Graduate student support
Our Office of Graduate Studies connects you with opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and graduate assistantships. They also foster our graduate student community through Peer Mentorship and the Graduate Student Board.
Our graduate admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services.