Master of Education in Reading/Language Arts
Sam Houston State University

Program Details

Have it your way with the Master of Education in Reading / Language Arts from SHSU. This online reading and literacy master’s degree provides for a Reading Specialist Certificate—or not.

Educators seeking a Texas Reading Specialist certificate may do so through this online reading and literacy master’s program. This option benefits certified teachers in Texas with at least two years of experience.

The option that does not lead to a Reading Specialist certificate appeals to practitioners who want to develop expertise in literacy for application in the classroom or other learning environments. Both programs follow the same degree plans. Through the online reading and literacy coursework, you gain such outcomes as:

  • Develop reflective practitioners for young children through secondary learners
  • Design interventions to meet the varied learning needs of students
  • Become a literacy advocate for all levels of literacy development

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Sam Houston State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.8 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Interview