Begin the Next Chapter of Your Teaching Career
Earn your specialization in literacy and teach the next generation of readers.
Bethel University’s online Master of Education features three unique cognates (specialized areas of study designed for accelerated learning) for licensed teachers wishing to advance their careers. The online M.Ed. in Literacy is designed to help you assess student abilities in reading and writing, and use instructional strategies to enhance student learning in the language arts.
At Bethel, we offer a curriculum specifically designed to help you become a leader in your area of interest. The program teaches core skills necessary for your specialization, such as assessment and intervention, literature for children and adolescents, curriculum development, meeting the needs of diverse learners, and more.
Our seasoned faculty are dedicated to providing you with academic rigor and mentorship. With years of experience, they bring to the program both expertise and personal support, allowing you to successfully grow as an educator and person.
The fully online format of our master’s in literacy program allows you to fit your education around your needs as a working adult. Digital learning means you’ll study at times that are convenient for your schedule. Because we offer seven-week courses and six start dates per year, you also have the ability to begin, pause, or accelerate your degree at any time. The program can be successfully completed in as little as one year.
Accreditation
Bethel University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to grant bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States. Institutional accreditation evaluates an entire institution and accredits it as a whole. The Education Department is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).