Literacy Studies and Special Education

The Department of Literacy Studies and Special Education at ECU prepares pre-service and in-service teachers across North Carolina through research-based programs in literacy, special education, and gifted education.

The Literacy Education program supports K–12 reading instruction and includes an online Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Reading and Literacy Education, designed to prepare educators for advanced reading licensure and expert practice. The Special Education program offers initial teacher licensure in General or Adapted Curriculum, and advanced licensure through the online Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Special Education, with four concentration areas: Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, and Low Incidence Disabilities. Gifted Education add-on licensure and certificate programs are also available online.

With flexible program delivery, comprehensive student support, and a commitment to preparing skilled educators, our department offers pathways that empower you to make a meaningful impact in education. Explore the programs below to find the pathway that best supports your professional goals.

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