PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Concordia University, Nebraska has an established record of quality teacher preparation. The Master of Education with Literacy Emphasis degree offers the same quality of education for teachers who want to continue their careers as Reading Specialists and/or ESL/ELL Specialists. All courses offered address the needs of these education specialists in both public and parochial settings. All degrees and endorsements are accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
**Students seeking Reading Specialist and ESL/ELL certification in states other than Nebraska should determine the licensure requirements in the state(s) in which they will be seeking certification. Written approval that this program will be acceptable for licensure by their state's educational department should be obtained prior to beginning the program.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Three program options are available:
ESL Endorsement
This 13-hour program features four courses of current ESL theory with immediate application to teaching, including clinical experiences in an ESL classroom and a one-credit hour semester internship.
Master of Education - Literacy Emphasis with Reading Specialist Endorsement
Consisting of highly integrated literacy courses, this 30-hour program will result in both a master’s and a reading specialist endorsement. It includes a six-credit hour semester practicum required for certification.
Master of Education - Literacy Emphasis with Reading Specialist and ESL Endorsements
This 34-hour program allows you to earn your master’s degree plus two endorsements in a concisely integrated program that offers immediate application to your teaching. It includes a one-credit hour ESL internship and a six-credit hour reading practicum required for certification.
