Reading and Literacy in Early and Middle Childhood, Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning

As a professional committed to improving children’s reading outcomes through use of high-quality, evidence-based practices, you will benefit from the Master of Science in Reading and Literacy in Early and Middle Childhood.

Through our advanced coursework, you will be immersed in current theory and research to help you meet the challenges of providing high-quality, differentiated literacy instruction. Emphasis is placed on preparing you to meets the needs of all learners.

Course topics include: Trends and issues in teaching reading, literacy development, critical literacy, assessment and instruction for struggling readers

Program Features

Gain a repertoire of professional knowledge, assessments and instructional tools that can be purposefully applied to best meet individual learner needs.

Faculty work closely with you to tailor your program so it addresses individual issues of practice and areas of interest. These include children’s literature, emergent literacy, content area reading and dual-language learners.

Coursework includes current trends and issues in teaching reading. All coursework is based in contemporary theories of reading development and instruction informed by research findings.

You have the flexibility to get involved in research and complete the program with a thesis or non-thesis option.

This course can be completed along with our Reading Endorsement program. You then qualify to sit for the state of Ohio's reading endorsement exam.

The program is designed with the working professional in mind. Courses typically begin at or after 4:30 p.m. and can be taken on a full- or part-time basis.