Literacy Education, M.Ed.

Pending approval from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Literacy Education is designed to prepare certified teachers to serve as leaders in literacy education. The program provides candidates with knowledge and tools to advance literacy instruction for PreK-12 students. After successful completion of this degree and earning a passing score on the GACE Literacy Specialist Assessment, candidates will qualify for Georgia certification to teach reading/literacy in grades PreK - 12 and provide instructional support for teaching reading/literacy to classroom teachers and paraprofessionals. Teachers who complete this program will also be eligible for the dyslexia certificate endorsement. The program is fully online.  

***This program is PENDING GAPSC approval***

Admission Requirements

The following are program-specific requirements beyond the general Graduate Admissions requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

• Three years of teaching experience 

• A valid level 4 or higher Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, leadership certificate, service field certificate, or Life certificate are required for program admission. 

• Applicants must demonstrate evidence of proficiency in literacy instruction as defined in GAPSC Rule 505-3-.03 Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language.

• Resume or Vitae - Can be uploaded into the online application. Should document education, teaching experience, and your record of leadership. 

*International applicants have additional requirements; see the Graduate Admissions section of the KSU Graduate Catalog. 

Admissions Criteria for Unique Cases

This program restricts admission to candidates who will receive an upgrade from the Professional Standards Commission of Georgia upon program completion. 

Transfer Credit

Graduate courses taken at other accredited institutions must be evaluated and approved by the chair of the Department of Secondary & Middle Grades Education. A maximum of 25% of transfer credit (with grades of “B” or better) may be applied toward a degree program. No courses more than five years old at the time of evaluation will be accepted for transfer credit. Transfer credit includes all course work earned prior to admission to the M.Ed. program in full standing (maximum nine semester hours), whether earned at another institution or at Kennesaw State University. 

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

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