Master of Science in Reading
SUNY at Albany

Program Details

Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Learn about teaching literacy to students of all ages and in all types of educational settings. These settings may be traditional classroom and early childhood settings or non-school settings such as prisons.  

The curriculum covers such topics as:

  • Language acquisition
  • Literacy development
  • Children’s and young adult literature
  • Instruction involving technology

Emphasis is placed on developing effective instructional methods, formats, and assessments for informing and promoting literacy development. Students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests in a program that allows flexibility in the coursework.

This online literacy program does not lead to licensure.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

SUNY at Albany is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)