Once teachers with their initial teaching certification have successfully completed all coursework in the program, and if they have passed the appropriate state certification (TExES) tests, they will also earn the?Reading Specialist Certification, the?Master Reading Teacher Certification, the?English as a Second Language Certification / Endorsement, and the?Bilingual Education Certification.

The M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language degree is earned through completion of a thirty-six hour non-thesis program.? Learning experiences and assignments in this program are designed in order to provide the learner with sufficient theoretical and experiential knowledge to serve successfully as a literacy and ESL specialist in the role of classroom teacher, literacy coach, or administrator.?

The M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language with Bilingual Education is a 39-hour program which supports candidates in developing additional competencies for BIlingual Education Certification.

The faculty in the College of Education teach from a Christian world view; they are committed to equipping educators to provide relevant and meaningful learning experiences for all individuals, emphasizing the concerns, issues, and problems confronting teachers today. Every effort is made to offer courses that meet the specific needs of our graduate students.