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Master of Arts in Reading
The Master of Arts in Reading provides a strong theoretical foundation in the field of reading and literacy, as well as skills to address the needs of K–12 learners, particularly those who require specialized literacy intervention. Gain knowledge of a wide range of instructional and assessment policies, programs, practices and resources supporting literacy development. Design literacy environments engaging learners in inquiry, research and communication, using print and online texts and new as well as emerging technologies. Finally, attain expertise to work successfully in culturally and linguistically diverse K–12 settings.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Arts in Reading leads to the Reading Specialist (BR), a K-12 endorsement from the State of Michigan. Students must complete all required courses in the program and successfully pass the Michigan State Endorsement Test (#92) to gain the endorsement as a Reading Specialist. The Master of Arts in Reading and the State of Michigan endorsement as a K-12 Reading Specialist can lead to a position as building or district literacy curriculum/reading specialist, literacy coach, or reading teacher for struggling readers.
Accreditation
The EMU College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Michigan Department of Education for the preparation of educational personnel and is nationally recognized by the International Reading Association.
Program Offerings
The master’s in reading is offered on the main campus and EMU–Monroe and EMU–Brighton during alternating cycles. EMU reserves the right to move the off-campus cohort to main campus if the enrollment is fewer than 10 students. Those enrolled in courses below the level for adequate enrollment may either wait until there are more students at the off-campus site or they may shift to the EMU site to complete their coursework.
Program of Study
- 30–31 credits in reading courses including one elective course of 3–4 credits.
- 5–6 hours of foundation courses
- 35–37 credit hours total
The curricular requirements include a minimum of 33–35 graduate-level hours, to be distributed as follows:
Educational Foundations (5–6 credit hours)
Choose one of the following:
- SOFD 535 Multicultural and International Education (2)
- SOFD 572 The History of American Schooling and Literacy (3)
- SOFD 654 Multicultural Teaching and Learning (3)
- CURR 654 Multicultural Teaching and Learning (3)
- CURR 664 Multicultural Curriculum Development (3)
- CURR 665 Differentiation in the Classroom (3)
- EDPS 667 Principles of Educational Research (3)
- EDPS 677 Methods in Quantitative Research (3)
- EDPS 687 Qualitative/Interpretive Research (3)
- RDNG 655 The Integrated Literacy Curriculum (3)
- RDNG 656 Language Development, Literacy and the Young Child (3)
- RDNG 657 Comprehension and the Content Areas (3)
- RDNG 658 Reading and Writing and the Inquiry Process (3)
- One Elective (Courses offered as needed; 2–3)
Foundations in Reading courses are prerequisites for these courses. Courses must be taken in sequence. All courses are required:
- RDNG 660 Foundations of Literacy: Research and Theory (3)
- RDNG 672 Practicum I: Literacy Assessment (3)
- RDNG 673 Practicum II: Designing Literacy Intervention Programs (3)
- RDNG 674 Practicum III: The Literary Coach (3)
- RDNG 695 Seminar: The Reading Professional (3)
Program Total: 35–37 credit hours
For More Information
The Department of Teacher Education
Graduate Coordinator of Advising
Eastern Michigan University
John W. Porter Building – Suite 313
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.7120 ext. 2635 | Fax: 734.487.2101
Read more information by downloading the fact sheet [PDF].