Master of Education – Reading Specialist Endorsement
Investing in Child Literacy Begins with Liberty’s Masters in Education Reading Specialist Program
If you are looking to advance your educational training or you are interested in becoming a reading specialist, our M.Ed. with a reading endorsement can help prepare you to guide students to success in reading comprehension. Literacy sets children up for success in their future academic endeavors. Our biblically-based online education program can prepare you to work in a Christian, private, or public school setting. Our seasoned professors are committed to your growth as you develop skills and knowledge to make a difference for students in today’s classrooms.
Our online Master of Education with Reading Specialist Endorsement is an advanced licensure program designed to equip you as an educator with the knowledge and tools you need to stay up-to-date with education and literacy techniques. The advantage of taking online adult education classes in this field is that you will be able to complete your education degree without disrupting your current lifestyle.
At Liberty University, we believe in our students. That’s why we work hard to develop reasonably priced and academically rigorous programs that produce educators and school leaders who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards before their peers. And it’s why our 100% online M.Ed. degrees are now specially priced at just $415 per credit hour for full-time students.
Liberty has been a provider of distance education since 1985, providing classes to people who otherwise may not have been able to go back to school. The convenience of earning your degree online allows for more flexibility while still being able to complete an accredited M.Ed. degree program. Graduates with their master’s in education with a reading specialist endorsement have the potential to apply their knowledge and tools to successfully encourage success by meeting students’ academic, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Please note: Before students begin this program, they must hold a current initial teaching license and the accompanying 2 years of experience with that license in which the teaching of reading was an important responsibility. If the initial teaching license is not from Virginia, a Virginia initial teaching license must be obtained during the program. If you do not currently have a teaching license, our Master of Arts in Teaching program may be a better fit for you. You can research licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/MERS-MED-D/.
Here’s What You’ll Study in Liberty’s M.Ed. – Reading Specialist Program:
- Educational assessment and intervention
- Foundations of exceptionality
- Reading and language acquisition
The benefit of distance learning education degrees such as our M.Ed. with a Reading Specialist Endorsement is that you will be able to take the same courses you would take at a residential college or university without the commute or scheduled class times. Liberty University’s online programs provide these courses with the intention of producing educators and school leaders who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards. These courses will give you the opportunity to train in practical techniques and tools to use in your classroom, while also providing spiritual enrichment.
Potential Careers for M.Ed. Graduates
- Literacy coach
- Reading specialist
- Supervisor of instruction
Benefits of Choosing Liberty’s Online M.Ed. Program
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online reading specialist degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
Additional Benefits for Liberty’s Online Military Students
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
CAEP
