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"description": "<p>The Master of Education in Reading Education program prepares teachers for certification as specialized literacy professionals (e.g., literacy or instructional coach, reading expert, reading resource teacher, reading/language arts supervisor) in grades K-12 in public and private schools and other setting that provide literacy services.</p> <p><strong>The Master of Education in Reading Education is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program that is subject to any change in the Florida Administrative Code (State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066). Students enrolled in this program should remain in close contact with their adviser to keep informed of any program changes implemented to comply with new state requirements.</strong></p> <p>The Master of Education in Reading Education program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, including 9 credit hours of core courses, 15 credit hours of specialization courses, and 6 credit hours of a practicum. Students who do not currently hold a Florida ESOL Endorsement must select the specified Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages course, <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/graduate/#/courses/HyN3sZbuod\">TSL 5085</a>, as a corequisite. All students must pass a final comprehensive exam, complete a portfolio according to program guidelines, and pass the Reading K-12 Subject Area Exam of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination.</p> <p><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree</strong></p><p>The College of Community Innovation and Education offers a Master of Education degree in Reading Education. The program prepares teachers for certification as specialized literacy professionals (e.g., literacy or instructional coach, reading expert, reading resource teacher, reading/language arts supervisor) in grades K-12 in public and private schools and other settings that provide literacy services. Based on evidence-based research, the curriculum includes assessment, intervention, and instruction in literacy. This includes the focus on content area and disciplinary literacy and leadership and coaching. There is considerable emphasis on practice with diverse learners from early childhood to adult levels. Professionals currently certified as Florida teachers are eligible to pursue a degree in the program. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the licensure disclosure for the <a href=\"https://apq.ucf.edu/document/readingedmed-disclosure/\">Reading Education MEd</a> program.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/reading-education-m-ed/\" target=\"_blank\">Reading Education MEd may be completed fully online</a>, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.</p> <p>International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit <a href=\"http://global.ucf.edu/\">UCF Global</a>. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.</p> <p>UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to <a href=\"https://online.ucf.edu/learn-online/prospective/state-restrictions/\" target=\"_blank\">State Restrictions</a> for current information.</p>",
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