Master of Arts in Reading

Program Overview

Eastern Michigan University's online Master of Arts in Reading equips working teachers with a deep understanding of literacy instruction, research, and intervention strategies. The program's 33 credit hours include 9 Reading courses, 1 Foundations course, and 1 Curriculum course, preparing graduates to become leaders in literacy education and support diverse learners in K-12 settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The 100% online Master of Arts in Reading (M.A. in Reading) from Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is designed for working teachers who want to become leaders in literacy instruction in their schools or districts. This online master’s in reading is practice based, founded in theory, and offers a rigorous curriculum that deepens your expertise through contemporary educational research and real-world application.

Objectives:

• Develop a strong theoretical foundation in reading and literacy and skills needed to address the needs of K-12 learners, particularly those who require specialized literacy intervention.
• Gain an understanding of a wide range of instructional and assessment policies, programs, practices, and resources supporting literacy development.
• Learn to design literacy environments that engage learners in inquiry, research, and communication, using print and online texts and new and emerging technologies.
• Acquire the knowledge and expertise to work successfully in culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 settings.

Outline:

The Master of Arts in Reading program consists of 11 courses spanning 33 credit hours. Students choose 1 course from Curriculum and 1 course from Foundations. The program features a convenient course schedule with multiple starts per year.

Program Courses:

Reading Courses

• RDNG 630: Literacy Instruction in a Multilingual Society
• RDNG 657: Comprehension and the Content Areas
• RDNG 654: Integrating New Literacies in Reading and Writing Instruction
• RDNG 655: The Integrated Literacy Curriculum
• RDNG 656: Language Development, Literacy, and the Young Child
• RDNG 658: Reading and Writing and the Inquiry Process
• RDNG 660: Foundations of Literacy: Research and Theory
• RDNG 675: Designing and Implementing Intervention for Struggling Readers
• RDNG 676: The Reading Specialist and Coach

Elective Courses

• CURR 664: Multicultural Curriculum Development
• CURR 665: Differentiation in the Classroom
• EDPS 667: Principles of Educational Research

Structure:

Students are required to take 9 Reading courses, 1 Foundations course, and 1 Curriculum course.

Course Schedule:

Careers:

The M.A. in Reading degree and Michigan endorsement as a K-12 Reading Specialist can lead to various positions, including:

• Literacy Curriculum / Reading Specialist
• Literacy Coach
• Reading Teacher for Struggling Readers

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Total Tuition: $16,896
• Per Credit Hour: $512
• Per 3-Credit Hour Course: $1,536
• Per Program: $16,896