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M.S. in Literacy and Reading Education

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About the M.S. in Literacy and Reading Education

Ranked #4 in the U.S., our national- and state-accredited Masters in Literacy and Reading Education program offers an outstanding educational experience, affordable tuition, and a flexible schedule. Designed for working educators, the 100% online bichronous M.S. degree will elevate your knowledge of best practice and enhance your leadership skills as you prepare to advance your career as a professional literacy leader.     

We invite you to be a part of a collaborative cohort in our innovative, practical program.

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Our graduates have found professional success and personal reward as:

  • reading specialists
  • district literacy specialists
  • professional development consultants
  • literacy coordinators
  • community college professors
  • literacy specialists in publishing and industry
  • private clinicians
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Candidates earn their MS in Literacy and Reading Education and complete coursework for advanced certifications from CTC (Reading and Literacy Added Authorization and Literacy and Reading Specialist Credential) in a 30 unit program. Program can be completed 100% Online.

 

Course Requirements

  • READ 501 Graduate Studies for Equity Minded Specialized Literacy Leaders (1)
  • READ 508 Foundations of Literacy: Teaching and Learning (3)
  • READ 514 Linguistics and Literacy Education (3)
  • READ 507 Literacy in the Academic Disciplines (3)
  • READ 536   Literacy Curriculum: Design, Implementation and Evaluation (3)
  • READ 511 Research in Reading and Literacy Education (3)
  • READ 516 Literacy Assessment and Analysis for Instruction (3)
  • READ 560 The Sociocultural Context of Language and Literacy for English Learners (3)
  • READ 585 Roles of the Literacy Leader/Specialist (3)
  • READ 581 Strategic Interventions for Literacy Specialists: Practicum (4)
  • READ 597 or READ 595 Project (1-3) or Thesis (1-3)
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For more information on coursework, please consult the section in the University Catalog.

 

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Admission Information

Start your admission process at Cal State Apply. Visit the University's Admission page for more general instructions on what information you'll need to apply to Cal State Fullerton.

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Application Deadlines

Apply for the spring cohort (semester begins late January)

  • Priority deadline: October 1
  • Regular deadline: November 1

Apply for the fall cohort (semester begins late August)

  • Priority deadline: April 1
  • Regular deadline: June 1

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions regarding this process prior to submitting an application, please email readadvising@fullerton.edu

 

See descriptions of our bichronous programs on our Academic Programs page.

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