Now is the perfect time to pursue your Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Reading at Black Hills State University. Recently revamped to align with the latest Science of Reading (SoR) initiatives, this 35-credit program equips educators with cutting-edge research and practical strategies for impactful reading instruction, helping you design and deliver effective, evidence-based reading instruction for K-12 students. This master’s program in reading meets South Dakota's standards for preparing reading specialists, and additional certification options for elementary and/or secondary reading endorsement are available upon graduation.
This program is entirely online and asynchronous to support working adults with the flexibility to complete the program while still teaching full-time. The program can be completed in two years, and you can transfer up to nine (9) credits if you have already started your Master's degree or taken Science of Reading courses.
Admission Requirements:Official Transcript
Use code BHSUGR24 to waive your application fee.
Please have all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent to:
Black Hills State University
Director of Graduate Studies Unit 9501
Spearfish, SD 57799-9501