Lewis University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Ed., Reading Teacher Endorsement

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Reading is the skill that unlocks success; literacy is essential to higher education and career advancement. If you teach a student to read well, you're helping them succeed in every other area, too. Educators who excel in teaching reading are necessary to the health of our school system.

If you would like to expand your professional credentials and earn certification as a reading teacher, consider Lewis University's M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction for Reading Teacher Endorsement.

Inspired by our dedication to "Creating Learning Communities," Lewis' College of Education works to prepare teachers with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in their communities. Our goal is to provide you with the training you need to be more effective in the classroom. You will be empowered to share your knowledge and values, while encouraging the talent and diversity of your students.

As a student in the M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, you will complete 30 semester credit hours, exploring topics such as:

•Instructional methods for different age groups
•Integrating technology into the classroom
•Diagnosing and working with reading problems
•Curriculum design
•Practical research

At the conclusion of the program, you must pass the Illinois Certification Test for the Reading Teacher. You will then receive your Reading Teacher Endorsement.

Accreditation:

All teacher education programs are approved for entitlement by the Illinois State Board of Education in conjunction with the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board. In addition, the College of Education has earned NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) accreditation.

Eligibility Requirements:

•You should have a valid initial or standard Illinois Teaching Certificate (Type 03, 04, 09, 10).

•You should have fulfilled the requirement Illinois House Bill 150 (Survey of Exceptional Children and Adolescents or Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Classrooms).

•You should hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. (To qualify for full admission, you should have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 for the final 60 hours.)

•You should have successfully completed the Illinois Certification Basic Skills Test.

•Submit a completed graduate application form with non-refundable application fee, two letters of recommendation, and official college transcripts from all institutions previously attended.

•Meet with the appropriate Department Chair or Program Director for a personal interview to discuss your educational goals.

•Complete a satisfactory Graduate Writing Requirement during your first semester of graduate study.

# of Credits Required:

30

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$575 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999