Curriculum and Instruction/Reading - Master of Education Online
Complete a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Reading concentration and have the skills you need to help children in grades K-12 overcome reading difficulties. This advanced degree program at Southern New Hampshire University gives you in-depth knowledge of literacy issues and insight into specialized support and diagnostic procedures for students with reading issues.
Encouraging your students to explore methods of reading, writing, listening, and speaking development in the early elementary grades is essential to a successful classroom environment. When you have students with unique literacy needs, utilizing diverse teaching instruction can be critical to their success. The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Reading focus can help you employ effective learning strategies with every student. This degree is ideal for licensed teachers seeking an additional endorsement. This program does not lead to initial licensure.
Benefits of Master of Education Online - Curriculum and Instruction Degree at SNHU
- One of the most affordable online Master of Education programs offered by a respected, private, nonprofit university
- Recently ranked as a Tier 1 university by U.S. News and World Report
- Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) No GMAT or GRE required for admission
- Learn innovative educational practices from accomplished instructors
- One-to-one personalized support from an academic advisor
- 100 percent online or hybrid courses – choose how you want to learn
- Graduate in as few as 18 months, with two courses per 11-week term
- Earn on-campus or online NH Certification/Licensure as a Curriculum Administrator
- In-class or online coursework leads to the same SNHU diploma
Take Master of Education Courses Online, On Campus or Both!
Southern New Hampshire University’s Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction degree with a Reading concentration is designed for busy teachers. Our on-campus and online courses provide quality and flexibility. Experienced instructors undergo extensive training before teaching online courses. Distance learning’s distinct advantage is the continuous virtual interaction with your peers.
Affordable and Accredited Online Master of Education Degree
Southern New Hampshire University is at the leading edge of online education, with high quality online degree programs that have won regional and national awards. SNHU is a fully accredited and respected institution with more than 80 years of experience in graduating highly successful leaders and professionals. Earn a Master of Education degree from a university you can be proud of, for less than you might expect.
Reading Concentration Courses
RDG 503 Emerging and Early Literacy Development
RDG 504 Content Area Literacy
RDG 582 Assessing & Instructing Students with Reading Difficulty
On-Campus or Online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Core Courses:
EDU 520 The Educator Researcher
EDU 533 Learning Through Technology
EDU 547 Curriculum Development
EDU 550 Educational Assessment
EDU 555 Student Centered Curriculum/Instruction
EDU 582 Risk Factors in Educational Achievement
EDU 610 Ethics and School Law
EDU 775 Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction
Education Programs are accredited by:
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission
- New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification

