Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Literacy Studies
The University of Texas at Arlington

Program Details

The online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Literacy Studies is designed to prepare educators with the tools to effectively instruct students in language and literacy. The literacy program also provides a path to certifications in ESL (English as a second language) and as reading specialists. This degree does not require a thesis.

Courses include, but are not limited to: 

  • Foundations of literacy learning in EC-6 classrooms
  • Content area reading and writing
  • Teaching the writing process



This online program can be completed in as few as 18 months. This master’s degree works as a stand-alone or as a step towards the Ph.D. Expanded career possibilities and higher salary potential are just two of the many benefits of obtaining the online master’s degree in Literacy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

The University of Texas at Arlington is accredited by:

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

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)

Additional Info

  • Applicants must demonstrate two or more years of relevant experience.