The M.A.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in Literacy Leadership provides an in-depth knowledge base related to a balanced language arts curriculum in the field of literacy education. The program is designed for certified elementary, middle, or secondary school teachers and Special Education and Chapter I teachers not currently holding a reading specialist endorsement. Students who already hold a graduate degree and wish to add the Reading Specialist endorsement must still be admitted into the graduate program. Completion of the Literacy Leadership Program requires passing the Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE) assessment.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a two-year program. Applications are accepted January 15 and October 1.