Overview

The desired outcome of East Carolina University's Reading and Literacy Education, M.Ed. program is to prepare specialized literacy professionals, particularly reading/literacy specialists who are able to support K-12 students' reading and literacy education and to serve as leaders in the literacy profession.

ECU Advantage

We have a long-standing tradition and reputation for excellence in teacher preparation. ECU started as a teacher training school in 1907. We have offered a Master's Degree in Reading since 1979. Our nationally recognized program is totally online, which allows flexibility and convenience. Candidates can continue to work full-time while enrolled in the program. Most courses are offered within an 8 week model (as opposed to a regular 15 week model), meaning students can maintain focus on and excel in their studies.

The program is cutting edge, aligning with the latest International Literacy Association Standards for Literacy Professionals, The International Dyslexia Association Standards, North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards, and North Carolina Digital Learning Competencies.

The program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Tuition cost is affordable. NC residents pay about $250 per credit hour for distance education tuition for a total tuition cost of about $7,500.

There is opportunity for advanced teaching licensure. With valid initial NC teaching licensure, candidates who successfully complete this program will be eligible to apply for the add-on K-12 Reading license.

Practicum experiences can typically be completed in candidates' own classrooms or if not employed, we can help find placements.

There are multiple conditions for entrance exam waiver. Conditions value candidates' undergraduate GPA and professional experience.

Internationally recognized literacy faculty design and teach courses and mentor our graduate students. Our award winning faculty are at the fore of the field in research, teaching, and service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literacy Assessment and Instructional Strategies
Foundations of Reading and Literacy Education
Literature for Children and Adolescents
Content Area Literacy
Leadership in Literacy Education
Multicultural Literacy Education
Advanced Studies in Literacy Education
Research in Reading and Literacy Education
Practicum in Reading and Literacy Education
Seminar in Reading and Literacy Education.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-06-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

GRE or MAT scores (may be waived for certain applicants)

Three letters of recommendation

A personal statement describing your goals and reasons for pursuing this program

Resume/CV

Evidence of teacher licensure or eligibility for licensure in a related field

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31320 USD / full

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Out-of-State

31320 USD / full

≈ 31320 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

8310 USD / full

≈ 8310 USD / full

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

ECU Advantage

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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