The Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree program in Reading is a 30-semester-hour program beyond the master's degree. This advanced program is designed for teachers and leaders in literacy education at the K-12, community college, and adult levels.
Following completion of the Specialist Degree Program in Reading, you will have acquired the ability to:
apply knowledge of reading research to improve literacy instruction
demonstrate refined research-based teaching strategies and skills for improved reading and learning
model the integration of reading to learn best practices into the entire curriculum
provide literacy leadership at the school, community and district levels
With the required course, you will be eligible for Florida's reading certification.
Designed for Working Professionals
All courses are offered in the evening. Most courses meet once a week for eight or sixteen weeks. Summer courses meet twice a week for six weeks.
Most students complete the program in less than two years while teaching.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
Barry students and graduates achieve recognition and a high degree of success at all levels, K-12, as:
The Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree program in Reading is a 30-semester-hour program beyond the master's degree. This advanced program is designed for teachers and leaders in literacy education at the K-12, community college, and adult levels.
