Literacy Education

Program Options

Loyola's graduate programs in literacy prepare educators to help children develop critical reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing skills and knowledge necessary to navigate their worlds both inside and outside school. Founded on principles of research, theory, and practice, our courses call on sociocultural and developmental theoretical perspectives in literacy to enhance teachers' understanding of the reading-writing-learning connections that allow students from diverse backgrounds to become confident, successful learners.

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Online, full-time, part-time

M.Ed. in Literacy - Reading Specialist

The M.Ed. in Literacy for Reading Specialists is a 30-credit fully online synchronous program designed for experienced classroom teachers who wish to develop a strong foundation in literacy and the development of leadership skills. In this program you will be prepared to meet the literacy needs of all students and assume leadership positions in your school. This program is designed for the certified teacher who wishes to be additionally certified by the Maryland State Department of Education as a Reading Specialist based on and aligned to the International Literacy Association (ILA) standards.

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Online, full-time, part-time

M.Ed. in Literacy - Literacy Teacher for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations

The M.Ed. in Literacy for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations is a 30-credit fully online synchronous program designed for experienced classroom teachers who wish to develop a strong foundation in teaching English to multilingual learners and the development of leadership skills. In this program you will be prepared to meet the needs of multilingual learners and assume leadership positions in your school. This program is designed for the certified teacher who wishes to be additionally certified by the Maryland State Department of Education as an ESOL Specialist based on and aligned to the TESOL International Association standards.

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Online, Part-Time

Post Bachelor's Certificate in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Loyola University Maryland’s 12-credit fully online synchronous certificate in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program is designed to address that need, assisting professionals—such as teachers, special educators, school administrators, school counselors, psychologists, reading specialists, or anyone working with English language learning clients or students—to develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for effective expertise in bilingual teaching, learning, and assessment.

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Explore the following links or contact us at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990.