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Master of Science in Education: Dyslexia

Tailor Instruction to the Needs of Students with Dyslexia

Online program

Transfer up to 12 graduate credits

Program includes 2 electives

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  • Duration As few as 12 months
  • Cost per Credit $559
  • Credit Hours 36

Program Benefits

  • Prepare for roles in and outside the classroom
  • Study dyslexia assessment and intervention methods
  • Receive one-on-one coaching from your faculty and advisors
  • No GRE required for admission

Empower Students with Dyslexia on Their Paths to Literacy Development

Build expertise for teaching children with dyslexia and other reading disabilities by completing the Master of Science in Education: Dyslexia program online at Eastern Oregon University. This concentration includes dyslexia courses for teachers and administrators ready to perform interventions and assessments focusing on literacy development. We designed the program for busy educators, providing the flexibility you’ll need to continue working while earning your master’s degree.

Foster Literacy Development in Oregon Schools

Curriculum: Dyslexia Concentration

Online courses

Finish in 12 – 36 months

36 quarter credit hours

This concentration offers accredited dyslexia training courses that enable you to improve literacy in K-12 classrooms. You’ll complete five courses on dyslexia intervention methods and assessments, along with neurobiological studies that delve into the variations of language development. In addition to the Dyslexia concentration courses, you can choose two electives to tailor your education to your career goals. Students interested in pursuing an endorsement in reading intervention must complete a dual concentration in literacy and dyslexia.

Required 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.

This course addresses the neurobiological aspects and origins of dyslexia, and its effect on language and literacy development. The variations in development of language and literacy elements within students with and without dyslexia will be discussed. Linguistic structures and their influence on the English language, as well as the impact of these structures on dyslexia, will also be addressed. In addition, the course will cover the history of the field of dyslexia, relevant laws, and the polices in place as a result of current legislation.

This course covers identification and use of effective assessment for students with dyslexia. The purposes, psychometric properties, and administration of various assessments will be covered. Students will also be able to identify effective tools and procedures for assessment in
addition to interpreting data to design interventions.

This course focuses on the principles and practices of structured literacy for students with dyslexia. Methods include literacy skill progression, and effective intervention across the six main areas of literacy (phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics and word recognition,
fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression.)

This field placement provides the opportunity for the student to apply knowledge of theoretical study of dyslexia assessment and intervention in authentic settings. In this course, students will implement evidence-based practices for assessment and intervention for students with dyslexia. Students will also apply their learning to advocate for change in their local settings.

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Increase Your Impact and Earning Potential in Education

Seeking an advanced degree can expand your job prospects by helping you establish a foundation in the practices of structured literacy for students with dyslexia. At EOU, you’ll receive dedicated career support, positioning you for success in education after graduation. You can also boost your salary potential — during the 2022 to 2023 school year, the starting salary for teachers with master’s degrees was 11percent higher than for teachers with bachelor’s degrees.2

Elementary School Teacher $82,260 Avg. annual salary (Oregon)3

Middle School Teacher $81,360 Avg. annual salary (Oregon)3

Customize Your Area of Study

Tailor your education by selecting one or more of the following concentrations, helping you achieve your personalized career goals.

Master of Science in Education: ESOL

This online program prepares you to teach second language learners and enables licensed teachers in Oregon to seek an ESOL endorsement.

Master of Science in Education: Literacy

Build skills for nurturing literacy engagement in PK-12 schools. Oregon teachers can seek a Reading Intervention endorsement after graduation.

Master of Science in Education: Special Education

Build expertise in special education assessments and procedures. You can also prepare to earn a Special Education endorsement.

Master of Science in Education: Trauma in Educational Communities

Oregon teachers can prepare to create trauma-informed classrooms and pursue a specialization in Trauma in Educational Communities after graduation.

Master of Science in Education: Career & Technical Education

Help students discover their passions through specialized education in business, culinary arts, automotive, graphic design, engineering and more.

Master of Science in Education: Environmental Education

Learn how to create impactful outdoor learning experiences for outdoor schools, after-school programs, field days and scholastic gardens and farms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore our frequently asked questions for in-depth answers. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, reach out to us.

We accept up to 12 graduate credits for previous college coursework, which must be approved based on alignment with this program’s requirements. Transferring credits can help lower the tuition cost and time required to complete the program. Visit the tuition page to review the program costs.

Completing an online special education degree program prepares you to become a special education teacher or classroom teacher with specialized knowledge.

This concentration allows you to gain career-ready skills for creating trauma-invested learning environments. 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.

You can change your concentration or add a dual concentration after enrolling in the M.S. in Education: Environmental Education program. However, each concentration includes distinct courses, so your program duration may be extended if you make changes after completing courses for the Environmental Education concentration. To explore the courses for each concentration, visit the courses page.

The Master of Science in Education at EOU requires completion of 36 quarter credit hours. Students may complete the program in as little as 12 months. Learn more about this program’s requirements on the courses page.

Students attending Eastern Oregon University can pursue a variety of scholarships. To review the current options, visit the scholarships section.

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Sources

  1. American Public Media. “Hard to Read.” Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2017/09/11/hard-to-read.
  2. NEA. “NEA 2022-2023 Teacher Salary Benchmark Report.” Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/2022-2023-teacher-salary-benchmark-report.pdf.
  3. 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.