Masters in Education - Build Literacy Skills as a Writing and Reading Specialist
If you wish to improve your students’ reading and writing skills, the Masters in Education Reading and Writing Specialist degree will give you the tools you need to succeed. As a reading and writing specialist, you will learn critical skills to effectively assess and assist students in grades K-12 to improve their literacy.
Acceptance into the Masters in Education program, requires candidates to be currently licensed, active teachers with three years of teaching experience. Because only certified teachers are accepted into this reading and writing specialist program, no Praxis I or Praxis II exams are required.
NH Certification - Reading and Writing Specialist
The Master in Education Reading and Writing Specialist program is offered at the SNHU Manchester campus, an easy commute from communities throughout the region. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible for licensure in New Hampshire as a Reading and Writing Specialist (grades K-12).
Advantages of M.Ed. Reading and Writing Specialist Degree at SNHU
- An affordable Master in Education Reading and Writing Specialist program offered by a respected, private, nonprofit university
- High demand for teachers with additional skills in reading and writing
- Make yourself more marketable with the ability to teach reading and writing across the curriculum
- K-12 NH State certification
- SNHU 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), New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission (NHPEC) and the New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification No GMAT or GRE required for admission
- Learn innovative educational practices from accomplished instructors who have spent years in the classroom
- One-to-one personalized support from an academic advisor
- Graduate in two years, with two courses per 11-week term
- Earn NH state endorsement as a Reading and Writing Specialist
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

