Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Reading and Literacy
Develop a solid foundation in literacy theory and learn the skills necessary to help all learners read and write with confidence.
Program Overview
A snapshot of our online reading and literacy master’s program
Good reading skills are fundamental, and you can do your part to increase literacy rates with the Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Reading and Literacy online program from Southern Oregon University. Help students increase their literacy skills and set them on the road to success.
In this 100 percent online program, you will analyze core understandings about the nature of reading to gain competence in teaching the interactive processes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and thinking across the curriculum. Increase your understanding of issues related to reading instruction and assessment with research-validated strategies and assessment tools that will help you meet the needs of individual learners.
Traditional Education settings for those with a teaching license:
- Adult Reading Instructor
- Community College Instructor
- English Teacher
- Assistant Principal
- Education Resource Specialist
Graduates of this online master’s program in reading and literacy will be able to:
- acquire a deeper understanding of literacy theories and research,
- learn methods for using emerging technologies to support students’ reading and writing development, and
- develop and lead the curriculum, instruction, and assessment of a literacy/reading program that supports all students, including those who primarily speak a language other than English.
Alternative Educational settings for those without a teaching license:
- Literacy & Reading Coach
- Instructional Designer
- Educational Writer
- Senior Editor
- Literacy Specialist
SOU is #1 in the “Best Colleges for K-12 Education Degree Programs” rankings in the U.S. by Schools.com, 2020.
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SOU offers online graduate-level education programs in a variety of concentration areas, including an MSEd in Reading and Literacy with Endorsement. Explore all of our online education programs.
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
Our master’s in education reading and literacy online program features the same affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition for all in-state and out-of-state students.
Tuition breakdown:
Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Reading and Literacy Program Tuition and Fees
The following is the tuition breakdown for the MSEd in Reading and Literacy degree program.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 4 Credit Course | Per Program |
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MSEd in Reading and Literacy | $369 | $1,476 | $16,605* |
Note: SOU credit hours are quarter hours. 45 SOU hours = 30 semester credit hours.
Fees: There is a $60 application fee and an $85 graduation fee. Proctoring fees, if required, are not included.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Important dates you need to know
The MSEd with a Concentration in Reading and Literacy online program is designed to be flexible for busy professionals. With seven-week courses and multiple start dates each year, you can earn your degree conveniently in as few as 16 months.
Now enrolling:
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
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Fall | 9/30/24 | 9/16/24 | 9/25/24 | 10/4/24 |
Winter | 1/6/25 | 12/23/24 | 1/1/25 | 1/10/25 |
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Admissions
Steps to being admitted to our online master’s in reading and literacy
The admission process for this master’s in reading and literacy online is simple and streamlined so you can get started right away.Requirements for admission include:
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA cumulative on undergraduate coursework
- No GRE or teaching license required for admission
MSEd with a Concentration in Reading and Literacy Online Admission Requirements
- Applicants with a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited institution and transcripts verifying a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale are granted admission status into the MSEd online degree program.
- We
encourage you to apply with a GPA below 3.0 if you have work or life experience
that would contribute to your success in our program. Applications with GPAs
under 3.0 are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and additional information may
be requested. You may be asked to provide:
- An additional explanation of your intentions in pursuing the degree and a description of your readiness to succeed in an accelerated online degree program, or
- Two or three letters of recommendation speaking to your ability to succeed in an accelerated online degree program, or
- GRE scores of at least 145 Verbal, 145 Quantitative, and 3.5 Analytical Writing.
- Applicants must submit official transcripts from all previous educational institutions attended.
- No GRE or teaching license is required to enter the program.
- International student applicants interested in enrolling in the SOU online MSEd program should contact the Office of International Programs for information related to international admissions and visa restrictions. Contact the Office of International Programs by emailing [email protected].
Southern Oregon University considers you an international student if you are NOT a:
- U.S. citizen or national;
- U.S. permanent resident or other eligible noncitizen.
Graduate Admission Requirements for International Students
- Applicants must have a bachelor's degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a recognized university in that country.
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; documents must be official and include an English translation. Applicants are required to have documents mailed to SOU in a sealed envelope from the school, which has not been opened. SOU will not accept scans, faxes, photocopies, or already opened documents.
- If English is not your native language, you will need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score.
- You do not need to submit a score if you earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a U.S. college/university or completed your education in a native English-speaking country.
If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:
SOU Admissions Department1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
Have a question? Call us at 800-490-7974800-490-7974.
Courses
Read about the topics you’ll study in our online MSEd in Reading and Literacy program
The curriculum for the master's degree in reading and literacy online is comprised of 11 courses (45 credit hours), including 25 credit hours of core courses and 20 credit hours of concentration courses.
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Explain the ideas, complexities, and stakeholders that shape policy
- Conduct research and make professional policy and practice recommendations on a contemporary issue
- Investigate and analyze contemporary educational issues at a local, state, national and international level
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Evaluate the quality of quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods and action research
- Interpret the findings of quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods and action research
- Describe the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods and action research
- Assess for the most common flaws in quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods and action research
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Determine how beliefs, values, and attitudes about diversity developed and can be examined and revised
- Apply terms, concepts, theories, and practices used in diversity literature and discourse to knowledge, attitudes and skills
- Analyze individual and institutional systems of power and privilege as they pertain to equity, access, and opportunity for diverse populations
- Synthesize historical and contemporary conditions and challenges experienced by diverse populations and explain why they are perpetuated and how they can be changed
- Create a plan of action to foster responsive cultural communication across differences in order to establish and maintain positive and productive work environments
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Apply the 21st-century curriculum approaches, theories and learning models to instructional decisions and practices
- Analyze the emerging policies, trends and practices that influence educational design and student learning
- Incorporate systematic thinking and instructional design models to their personal practice of curriculum design
- Participate in a professional learning community of educational designers
Course learning objectives:
- Identify a problem in their specific professional area through a needs assessment and propose an informed solution that ethically addresses the issue
- Conduct a literature review providing a broader theoretical and contextual framework for the project
- Develop a systematic and ethical process for the design, implementation, and evaluation that incorporates appropriate theories, concepts, and strategies for achieving the project’s purpose and goals
- Develop and present a professional project report in APA format
Course learning objectives:
- Summarize the five foundational pillars needed for successful reading processes
- Describe the phonological process of reading including phonics, or alphabetic principle
- Analyze the benefits of becoming a fluent reader
- Examine the effectiveness of comprehension strategies in reading instruction and assessment
- Evaluate strategies for accurate spelling instruction and assessment
- Examine multicultural perspectives in providing effective reading instruction and alternative assessments for diverse learners
- Develop an inclusive philosophy of reading pedagogy with focus on providing an equitable, welcoming learning environment
Course learning objectives:
- Students demonstrate the principles of discipline specific literacy practices for relevant content area(s)
- Students construct strategies for literacy instruction in their content area
- Students integrate literacy instruction strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Students construct strategies to investigate and synthesize current literacy practices of their students into classroom literacy practices
- Students analyze classroom texts for students and professional texts for practitioners that support discipline literacies of diverse learners
Course learning objectives:
- Analyze types of reading assessments and their purposes, strengths, and limitations
- Develop appropriate and varied instructional approaches, including those that develop word recognition, language comprehension, strategic knowledge, and reading– writing connections
- Apply a wide range of reading assessment tools and practices (that range from individual and standardized group tests to informal, individual, and group classroom assessment strategies) to plan and evaluate instruction
- Explore issues in literacy that impact our mindset and assessment practices
By the end of this course, students will have a mastery of:
- Culture: Candidates know and understand the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct learning environments that support ELL students’ cultural identities, language and literacy development, and content area achievement
- Planning, Implementing, and Managing Instruction: Candidates know and understand the use of standards-based practices and strategies related to planning, implementing, and managing ELD and content instruction; including classroom organization, teaching strategies for developing and integrating language skills and choosing and adapting classroom resources
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Summarize the social, historical, political, and philosophical perspectives of culture and language
- Summarize the stages of language and how it is acquired and learned from infancy to adult
- Analyze perspectives of “self” and the “other” in order to challenge traditional norms that perpetuate the status quo in schools and society
- Construct how language theorists have influenced acquiring language
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