Program Options
Loyola's graduate programs in literacy prepare educators to help children build essential reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing skills for success in and beyond school. Grounded in research, theory, and practice, the courses draw on sociocultural and developmental perspectives in literacy. These frameworks deepen teachers’ understanding of reading-writing-learning connections and support diverse learners in becoming confident, capable students.
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 licensed teacher who wishes to be
additionally licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education as a Reading Specialist
based on and aligned to the International Literacy Association (ILA) standards.
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 licensed teacher who wishes to be additionally licensed
by the Maryland State Department of Education as an ESOL Specialist based on and aligned
to the TESOL International Association standards.
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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