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There is considerable emphasis on practica with diverse learners from early childhood to adult levels. Professionals currently certified as Florida teachers are eligible to pursue a degree in the program. The Reading Education MEd program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/apq.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/19\/files\/Licensure-Disclosure-CCIE-Reading-Ed-MEd-June2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/apq.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/19\/files\/Licensure-Disclosure-CCIE-Reading-Ed-MEd.pdf<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/online\/degree\/reading-education-m-ed\/\" target=\"_blank\">Reading Education MEd may be completed fully online<\/a>, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. 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