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Teaching: Reading

Elevate your teaching career with our flexible, online program designed for in-service K-12 teachers aiming to become expert reading instructors. Earn your graduate master's or certificate in reading and qualify for the K-12 MN reading teacher license, positioning yourself for instructional leadership roles within schools.

Careers in Reading

With a master's degree or graduate certificate in Reading, you will receive dynamic coursework grounded in the latest research and theories in reading education, skills to transform your classroom, and knowledge to elevate your teaching practice.
  • Reading Specialist
  • Literacy Coach
  • Title I Reading Teacher
  • Literacy Curriculum Specialist

Potential Salary

Median Salary $59,940

The median annual wage for Educational Instruction and Library Occupations in May 2023 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Reading Degrees at MSU

Reading, Master of Science

Reading education works best when it honors diversity and holds to high international standards. The College of Education’s M.S. in Reading does both. The program is designed for current teachers or administrators interested in the latest evidence-based findings in reading instruction for K-12 students.

Reading, Graduate Certificate

The Reading Graduate Certificate at Minnesota State Mankato focuses on the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse readers. The fully online, asynchronous delivery method allows students to earn a graduate certificate at their own pace while juggling the realities of life and work.

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Educational Leadership, Master of Science

Discover your potential with our Master of Science in Educational Leadership program, equipping you with skills in talent development, change management, and innovative education strategies, while boosting your leadership to tackle racial disparities through project-based learning and learner-centered approaches.

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Elementary Education offered online

Elevate your teaching career with our flexible online program, combining live classes and self-paced coursework to fit your schedule. Prepare to become a culturally responsive K-6 educator and be recommended for licensure upon completion. Join us online and take the next step in education.

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K-12 Teaching Programs

In collaboration with the Department of K-12 & Secondary Programs (KSP), Minnesota State University, Mankato's teaching content areas support licensure candidates in building the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the needs of today's diverse K-12 learners and partner school districts. 

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Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist, Bachelor of Science

Prepare to confidently teach students with diverse learning needs including mild/moderate learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities. Prepare for today's classrooms where special education teachers play a crucial role in supporting students with a range of learning needs.

Department of Reading

College of

Education

Empowering learners, fostering collaboration, promoting reflective practice, and respecting diversity are values that the College of Education carries in serving our students.

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