Master of Science in Education: Literacy
Get on Track for Reading Intervention Roles
Online literacy program
Transfer up to 12 graduate credits
Program includes 2 electives
No GRE requirement
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- Duration As few as 12 months
- Cost per Credit $537
- Credit Hours 26
Program Benefits
- Prepare to earn your Reading Intervention endorsement
- Foster literacy growth in a culturally responsive, equitable manner
- Receive one-on-one coaching from your faculty and advisors
Provide Targeted Literacy Instruction to Empower Young Readers
About 4 out of 10 children in U.S. schools do not possess basic reading skills.1 To prepare for roles focusing on reversing that trend, begin the online Master of Science in Education: Literacy program from Eastern Oregon University. Our expert faculty will help you build skills for nurturing literacy engagement in PK-12 schools. Moreover, this program appeals to teachers wanting to earn their master’s degree in literacy in a flexible online format.
Reading Intervention Endorsement Details
- This online literacy program can exclusively recommend candidates for Reading Intervention endorsements in Oregon.
- To receive a Reading Intervention endorsement recommendation, you must have an Oregon license (this is not an initial licensure program).
- If you teach outside of Oregon, you can request for your home state to verify that you completed this program. After that, your home state can determine whether it will accept our program for your licensure.
Curriculum: Literacy Concentration
Online courses
Finish in 12 – 36 months
36 quarter credit hours
This concentration is ideal for educators interested in earning a master’s degree in education that specializes in literacy, as the courses prepare you to develop reading strategies and curriculum materials that impart reading competencies in PK-12 settings. Throughout the program, you will delve into literacy leadership, adolescent literacy and strategies for meeting the learning needs of students. In addition to the core and concentration courses, you can choose two electives to tailor your education to your career goals.
Featured Courses
This course covers the foundations of literacy development and introduces the participant to the nature and needs of students with dyslexia. The focus of this course in on how dyslexia impacts learning to read and write. Student must have graduate standing to register for this course.
Close the Literacy Gap for Students in Your School
Teacher shortages have created learning gaps for students needing additional reading instruction.2 This shortfall could increase demand for educators who have completed online literacy master’s programs that align with the needs of learners today. In EOU’s online M.S. in Education: Literacy program, you can make a positive impact in PK-12 classrooms by enhancing your reading instruction or preparing to focus on reading intervention full time in your career.
Elementary School Teacher $82,260 Avg. annual salary (Oregon)3
Reading Intervention Specialist $78,037 Avg. annual salary (Oregon)4
Customize Your Area of Study
Tailor your education to your professional goals by choosing one of the following tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, prior work experience is not required. Learn more about our admissions policy by visiting our admissions page.
By completing an online master’s in education program with a specialization in literacy, educators can seek careers in reading intervention and classroom teacher roles that require specialized knowledge.
You can work with your advisor to change your concentration after choosing the Literacy concentration. However, each concentration includes distinct courses, so your program duration may be extended if you make changes after completing courses for the Literacy concentration. To explore the courses for each concentration, visit the courses page.
There are five courses in the concentration component of this online program. Learn more about the coursework for this program by visiting the courses page.
Similar to master’s degrees in literacy, our Literacy concentration allows you to gain career-ready skills for reading specialist roles. These specialized skills will allow you to stand out among other professionals in your field and better compete for the position you want. To explore the courses for this concentration, visit the courses page.
Students attending Eastern Oregon University can pursue a variety of scholarships. To review the current options, visit the Scholarships section of our Tuition & Aid page.
Sources
- National Literacy Institute. “Literacy Statistics 2022-2023.” Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://www.thenationalliteracyinstitute.com/post/literacy-statistics-2022-2023.
- Education Week. “Staffing Shortages Are Hurting Students Who Need Extra Reading Support.” Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://www.edweek.org/leadership/staffing-shortages-are-hurting-students-who-need-extra-reading-support/2022/01.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “May 2023 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (Oregon).” Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes_or.htm.
- Salary.com. “Reading Intervention Specialist Salary in Oregon.” Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/hiring/reading-intervention-specialist-salary/or.