Reading PK-12, MA Ed
Master of Arts in Education Degree in Reading PK to 12

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Overview
Admissions and Requirements
Courses You’ll Take
Tuition & Fees
Program Overview
The online Master of Arts in Education in Reading PK-12 program is designed for educators who are interested in acquiring the knowledge, skills and methodology to diagnose and facilitate instructional strategies to promote literacy growth in PK-12 students.
Students gain:
- Focused knowledge, skills and strategies to promote literacy learning.
- Preparation for professional certification with a Reading PK-12 endorsement in the state of Nebraska.
- An opportunity to network with other colleagues throughout the nation who have similar career goals.
Career Outlook: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for high school and middle school teachers is growing at about an 8% rate which is about average. The job outlook for kindergarten and elementary school teachers is growing at about 7% which is also about average. Teachers working with students in PK-12 can choose to work in either a public or private school and typically have summers off like their students.
This program is designed for:
- Classroom teachers
- Resource teachers
- Readings specialists
- School administrators
Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements.
Admissions and Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
A Bachelor's degree
Degree in education
2.75 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
A license/certificate required
Standard teaching certificate
Official transcripts from all previous schools
A professional biography
NOTE: If you reside in state(s) KY contact a program adviser before applying.
To apply to this program:
- Complete and submit the online application for admissions
- Pay the $45 non-refundable application fee
Courses You’ll Take
Course Information
Tuition & Fees
Nebraska Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $315.00
- Fees
- $52.25
- Total
- $367.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $945.00
- Fees
- $156.75
- Total
- $1101.75
Out of State Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $444.00
- Fees
- $52.25
- Total
- $496.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $1332.00
- Fees
- $156.75
- Total
- $1488.75
Linda Lilienthal, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Linda Lilienthal has taught students of various ages for over 45 years. As an instructor, she brings her rich experience to her students who are passionate about teaching. She has received numerous awards and honors including the Clark Family Memorial Scholarship in 2002 and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Scholarship in the summer of 2000. In addition to this, she has had numerous presentations across the country on different teaching topics.
Application Deadlines
- Fall SemesterJul 11
- Spring SemesterNov 11
- Summer SessionsApr 11

