Master of Arts in Reading, Language & Literacy
California State University-San Marcos

Program Details

Meet the demand for literacy leaders in California with the online Master of Arts in Reading, Language and Literacy from California State University San Marcos. This program offers training in developing, enhancing and assessing literacy, preparing you to lead literacy education initiatives in your school district and community.

Students with three years of teaching experience and a California Clear teaching credential can earn the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization and Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential alongside their degree in 16 months. These valuable credentials can increase your earning potential and open doors to new professional opportunities.

The fully online coursework focuses on every aspect of literacy and the science of reading, helping you create motivating learning environments that allow students to thrive. Our program’s 12 guiding principles ensure you develop the skills to be a highly effective literacy educator and promote a culture of literacy that meets the needs of all students.

Fieldwork and clinical experiences are also built into the curriculum for the real-world application of your new skills. Throughout your program, you will learn from faculty with academic and professional backgrounds in K-12 education.

Graduates of this program are ready to be literacy experts in a wide range of educational contexts. Possible career paths include classroom teacher, reading specialist, reading interventionist and district literacy lead.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

California State University-San Marcos is accredited by:

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Verification of a Valid and Cleared Basic Teaching Credential

Restricted States

Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia