Literacy Specialist

Master of Education

University at Buffalo

  • Delivery Mode
    100% Online
  • Total Credits
    36
  • Degree Level
    Master of Education
  • Contact Us
    716-645-2939

Earn your master degree online

You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students

Our literacy specialist master's program focuses on developmental reading, including study of developmental readers, reading processes, and reading instruction at the pre-school and emergent level, elementary grades and secondary grades.


Another major focus area of this program is the study of reading difficulties, including classroom and clinical assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis of reading. Through our program, you can obtain dual certifications: Literacy Specialist and 5-12 Literacy Specialist.

What's a master's degree?
A master's degree is an advanced degree that usually takes two years to complete and typically requires students to have a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.

How do I enroll?

Follow these steps to start your application

  1. Go to the online application
  2. Create an account
  3. Complete the forms or save for later
  4. Pay the application fee (if applicable)
  5. Submit any supplemental materials, if required
  6. Send in your academic records
  7. APPLY NOW

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