Master's of Science Degree: Reading Specialist
Designed with the needs for flexibility, convenience and educational quality that working professionals like you demand, the online Master's of Science: Reading Specialist concentrates on the practical needs and challenges faced by today's classroom teachers.

Blended Approach to Course Delivery
This program utilizes a blended approach for course delivery incorporating Blackboard, a sophisticated yet easy-to-use online course platform and desktop-to-desktop virtual conferencing for one-to-one and small group discussions. Although you will participate in class from wherever you are in Kansas and beyond, you will be surprised at how quickly you develop an online community of learners and how rich the learning experience can be from home.

Program at a Glance

• 36 Credit Hour Program
• Online Learning Environment
• Program Completion in 18-24 Months
• Must Hold a Current Valid Teaching License
• Promotes Reflection and Critical Thinking
• Have 2 Years of Recent Classroom Experience
• Focus on Action Research, Best Practices, and Case Study Approach
• KSDE/NCATE Accredited and Aligned with the State Standards

A Reading Teacher Certificate and Literary Coach Certificate are also avaliable for Teachers wanting to grow professionally in Reading.

For more information, Program Coordinator:

Dr. Kathleen Sanders
Associate Professor
Rarick Hall 240
785-628-5850
ksanders@fhsu.edu