The Education Specialist in Literacy degree prepares exemplary professionals to provide leadership in reading at local and state levels and is offered 100% online. It is designed to help students achieve their academic and career goals on their schedule. The online courses mimic the on-campus atmosphere by providing students with a learning environment in which they can collaborate and interact with the professor and their peers.
Program Details
The Ed.S. in Literacy online program consists of 36 hours and includes courses dealing with the theories, methods and materials for reading, reading instruction, language, language instruction, reading assessment and diagnosis. The program fulfills a Master’s + 30 requirement and leads to the Literacy Teacher or Literacy Coach SC certification endorsement. The program may fulfill a Master’s + 30 designation and may lead to endorsements in literacy.
Education Specialist in Literacy Courses
EDU 516: Coaching for Literacy Education
EDU 522: Methods of Teaching Writing in the Content Areas
EDU 555: Diversity in the Classroom
EDU 612: Foundations in Reading
EDU 613: Instructional Strategies for Reading
EDU 614: Assessment Strategies for Reading
EDU 615: Teaching Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners
EDU 616: Advanced Studies in Literacy Coaching
EDU 617: Issues and Trends in Literacy Education
EDU 618: Advanced Studies in Content Literacy
EDU 619A: Theories and Designs in Action Research
EDU 619B: Action Research Implementation
- Visit the graduate catalog for current course descriptions
- View benchmark worksheets for an outline of academic requirements for this program
Application Requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- A valid teacher’s certificate
- Three years of teaching experience
- An appropriate master’s degree for teaching at the elementary or secondary school level
- A 3.0 GPA in their master’s degree from an accredited institution
How to Apply
For consideration of admission, the applicant should have the following credentials:
- A completed online application, including the $40 application fee
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all colleges attended
- NTE/Praxis II scores
- Three letters of recommendation
- *A personal statement
- Copy of teaching certificate
*Converse College’s founder, Dexter Edgar Converse, held the ideal that Converse students “may be enabled to see clearly, decide wisely, and to act justly.” Please write a personal statement, approximately 250-300 words in length, on how your personal goals as an educator tie with the Converse concept of The “Ideal” Educator. In keeping with the Honor Tradition at Converse, your essay must be entirely your own work. Please be specific on how Converse can help you become the “Ideal” Educator, taking special care to organize your essay clearly and proofread your work. The personal statement should be submitted as a part of the application or emailed to the Office of Graduate Admission.
Deadlines for Completed Application and Materials
- July 15 (For Fall Admission)
- December 15 (For Spring Admission)
*Converse Graduate Admission admits applicants on a rolling basis upon review of completed materials
Cost & Financial Aid
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2020-2021 Tuition | $416/credit hour |
| Term Access Fee | $80 each Fall/Spring term; $50 each Jan/Summer term |
| Late Registration Fee | $50/term |
| Graduation Fee | $150 |
*Tuition and fees subject to change
Learn about Financial Aid opportunities
Contact Us
Want to learn more? Email us at graduate@converse.edu.
Paperwork or application materials should be sent to:
Office of Graduate Admission
Converse College
580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302-1931
School of Education & Graduate Studies
Converse is a nationally recognized and regionally accredited doctoral university.
Office of the Dean
Lienne Medford
Dean of Education and Graduate Studies
864.596.9082
lienne.medford@converse.edu
Ezell 104
