Program Details
For an advanced degree that focuses on the techniques and skills of teaching reading, look to A-State’s MS in Education in Reading. This online reading and literacy program includes coursework in diagnosing and remedying problems in reading.
As a planned program at the graduate level, students participate in the Arkansas Delta Writing Project. This provides clinical experiences dealing with the correction of reading difficulties. Other benefits of this online reading and literacy master’s degree include the following:
- Experienced graduate reading faculty
- Practice with K-12 diagnostic assessments
- Interventions and methods to improve literacy
All reading and literacy coursework aligns with the International Literacy Association Standards. Besides preparing for the reading specialist certification exam, students learn strategies to work with struggling readers. Graduates step into roles such as school literacy coaches, district reading intervention specialists, or literacy specialists for regional education service cooperatives.
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100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Arkansas State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Must have a valid teaching certificate
Restricted States
Illinois, Iowa