The Master of Education degree in reading offers novice and veteran teachers three unique degree routes to broaden their knowledge about the field of literacy with opportunities to seek Arkansas licensure as a reading specialist or dyslexia therapist. In today's climate, all teachers need a strong understanding about how children learn to read, how to support children who find learning to read difficult, and a solid background on evidence-based strategies to support all readers. Accredited and nationally recognized by the International Literacy Association, an M.Ed. in reading from UA Little Rock will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to meet the literacy needs of all students.The Master of Education in Reading coursework focuses on preparing candidates as reading specialists, effective literacy educators, intervention specialists, and/or dyslexia therapists. The M.Ed. program of study emphasizes the relationship between theory, research, and practices in literacy education. The M.Ed. program meets CAEP, NCATE, and Arkansas Department of Education standards and is nationally recognized and accredited by the International Literacy Association (ILA).