Master's Degree in Language & Literacy
Support Your Students’ Literacy Needs
Literacy skills of K-12 students continue to be an ongoing concern in the United States. There is a dire need for educators trained in evidence-based reading research, who can use that knowledge to craft developmentally-appropriate literacy instruction.
Learning Model
Online
Credit Hours
36 credits
Maximum Transfer Hours
6 credit hours
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Program
The Master's Degree in Language & Literacy is designed to prepare reading and literacy leaders in K-12 school districts and other educational settings. Graduates will possess in-depth knowledge of literacy processes and will be able to confidently apply their knowledge to evaluate, design, and implement effective literacy instruction for all learners.
“I chose the online Language and Literacy program because it was convenient to work around my full-time schedule.”—Hannah Dillard, alumna
Embedded Credentials
To address the critical need for literacy educators, we offer embedded credentials within the master's degree plan. These credentials are tailored to meet the needs of historically underrepresented students in early literacy to post-secondary settings.
- Professional Reading Specialist certification
- Developmental Literacy Graduate Certificate
- Dual Credit in English credential
“I joined this master’s program because I want to be the most valuable tool in my students’ learning. I want to develop skills that are researched, studied, and tailor-made for them.”—Caitlin Zahn, alumna
More info about this program
Online Course Delivery
The master’s degree program can be completed entirely online, but there are courses that require mandatory synchronous meetings via virtual meetings and video conferencing software.
Most C&I master’s online classes have synchronous meetings via Zoom to maximize the effectiveness of teaching and learning; those classes may or may not require attendance at synchronous sessions as a part of the course grade. If such courses have mandatory synchronous meetings, they are noted at the time of registration (so you will know before signing up).
Comprehensive Portfolio
- Comprehensive Portfolio Evaluation Assessment(.docx)
- Comprehensive Portfolio Evaluation PowerPoint (.pptx)
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Meet the program faculty
College of Education
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Address
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Email
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