Reading (MA/MED/MS)

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Enable The Mind Through Literature

Reading takes time but reading well takes effort. Learn how to teach students the beauty of literacy through our graduate program. Enrich your mind with evidence-based literature that explores how to improve reading skills, literacy and retention rates. Your work starts here, in our local schools. Our children need educators who recognize the value and virtue that reading brings. But before teaching comes instructing. Educators deserve well-developed curriculum. You can help make this happen through our graduate program. Our degree prepares you for careers in curriculum development and education administration. Embark on the path that leads to creativity, curiosity and critical thinking. Earn your master’s degree in reading from A&M-Commerce!

Where It Is Offered Online

Duration

1.5 to 2 years

Foreign Language

Yes for MA

Delivery 100% Online

Total Credit Hours

36 hours

Thesis Requirements

Thesis is optional for MA

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Career Readiness

Participate in excellence-driven programs that empower you with knowledge of the physiological and psychological growth of children and the ability to diagnose.

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Accomplished Faculty

Enjoy the opportunity of learning from home with guidance and mentorship from world-class faculty who are respected researchers in their fields.

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Education Success

Join the ranks of our graduates who have gone on to become principals in both the public and private sector, superintendents and school counselors.

Hands-on Training

Whether it’s a full year in the classroom, practicum courses or internships, you will engage in practical, real-world learning experiences that build confidence and skill.

Guidance You Need

Located in the Frank Young Education North Building, our Mentor Center provides the information and support you need to reach your career goals

Emphases and Minors

Focus Your Passion

Our Department of Reading offers three tracks that guide you to your career goals. Discover which reading program works best for you.

Master of Science (MS) Non-thesis

Is the classroom where you want to be? With our Master of Science (MS) program, you can earn your way to the classroom! Obtain a Texas teacher certificate while earning your degree. You’ll be certified to teach at all grade levels (prekindergarten-grade 12). No foreign language is required.

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Master of Education (MEd) Non-thesis

Are you a current educator? Improve your teaching skills with our Master of Education (MEd) track. Learn how to engage your students to become master thinkers while reading class content. If you’re interested in becoming certified in all-level reading, this track is for you. No foreign language is required.

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Master of Art (MA) Thesis and Non-thesis

Literacy speaks many languages, and so can you. Our Master of Arts track tests your knowledge of a foreign language, whether Spanish or Mandarin. Recommended for those pursuing PhD programs, this track offers a thesis and non-thesis option. No foreign language is required.

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Study What Interests You

Earn a certificate or specialization as part of your graduate curriculum. These recognitions provide career benefits like higher salaries and job opportunities.

All Level Gifted and Talented Certification (12 Hours)

Lead the intellectually gifted towards success. You’ll learn how to address the cognitive, social, emotional and creative needs of gifted and talented students. Our 12-hour certification program prepares you for the TExES exam.

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Bilingual Education/English as a Second Language Minor (12-18 Hours)

Learn how to teach content for a diverse community of students with our Bilingual Education/ESL minor. You’ll explore contemporary theories and the best practices for bi/multilingual students.

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MA/MS/MED in Reading :: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

What you will learn

A master’s degree in Reading will offer you the opportunity to:

Understand the interrelated components of reading across all developmental stages
Gain expertise in reading instructions in all grade levels
Learn to assess writing on the needs and abilities of the class and individual
Research classroom strategies for student comprehension, development and expression
Learn how to assess students for reading problems as well as enhance classroom instruction

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MA/MS/MED in Reading :: Careers

Careers

Gain the recognition you deserve by earning your master’s degree in Reading. Many ISDs reward educators who pursue higher learning with salary increases and job openings. Our graduate program also opens opportunities to make a difference at the administrative level.

Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries

Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher

$57,980

Elementary, Middle and High School Principal

$95,310

Instructional Coordinator

$64,450

Middle School Teacher

$58,600

Postsecondary Teacher

$78,470

US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018

MA/MS/MED in Reading :: INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Potential Employers

Local ISDs often seek after our graduates. Job placement and satisfaction is ranked highly in our education program. These are just a few examples of districts where our students found employment. Now’s your chance to discover where you belong.

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MA/MS/MED in Reading :: FEATURED COURSES

Featured Courses

Issues in the Development of the Elementary Curriculum ELED 545

Learn how various philosophies have influenced the development of the elementary curriculum to meet the changing social and economic trends. Research articles and practical experiences will help evaluate and construct, procedures and study units for elementary grades.

Promoting Literacy Through Language Acquisition and Development RDG 523

Gain knowledge in primary and secondary language acquisition to facilitate and promote literacy. You’ll learn helpful skills for conducting reading assessments, designing and implementing effective reading instructions, applying knowledge of reading difficulties and using research-based reading instructions.

Critical Issues in Literacy Education RDG 562

Increase your awareness and understanding of critical issues surrounding the evolving concept of literacy. You’ll study selected issues affecting educational thought and schooling practices emphasizing critical analysis of the cultural, political and sociological contexts of school-societal problems.

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MA/MS/MED in Reading :: Course Delivery and Resources

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Course Delivery and Resources

Receive your master’s degree in reading online. Our flexible programs are designed to meet the needs of working professionals or current educators. Study at your own convenience, wherever that may be.

Graduate Program Costs

Program Costs

As of Fall 2019, tuition and fees for a graduate student taking 9 credit hours through our 1 Year Optional Rate Plan is $3,288.98 for a Texas resident and $7,086.98 for a non-Texas resident. However, rates do change based on the number of credit hours taken, payment plan used and other factors.

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