Program Details
Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. Reading and literacy are the building blocks upon which almost all other learning is built. Prepare to make a difference in student success now and in the future by working to improve literacy skills.
This program offers two areas of emphasis:
- Reading Specialist
- Reading Teacher
The Reading Specialist emphasis leads to a Reading Specialist endorsement and contains coursework that focuses on K-12 learners. The Reading Teacher emphasis leads to a Reading Teacher endorsement and contains coursework that is appropriate for the level of the desired endorsement. If you choose, either emphasis can be completed by students who are not seeking an endorsement but simply a master’s degree.
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Western Illinois University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.75 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Additional Materials May Be Required, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Teaching experience (preferred)