Share Your Passion for Reading with Future Generations

Become a literacy leader and advocate

The ability to read is foundational to a student's academic success. Unfortunately, many students experience stumbling blocks, like dyslexia, that prevent them from reading effectively. Help students overcome these challenges and develop a passion for reading with your master's in Reading from Webster University.

In our nationally recognized Master of Arts in Reading, accredited by the International Literacy Association (ILA), you'll learn best literacy practices, drawn from theory and research to address needs of all pre-K–12 students.

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Why Webster for your master's in Reading?

Advance your education career

With a master's in Reading, you’ll gain the tools to support excellence in teaching reading and to develop and lead reading initiatives. This program is designed for teachers from pre-K through grade 12 who:

• Wish to increase their skills in teaching reading.
• Want to become reading specialists or literacy coaches.
• Have a passion to create positive literacy environments that motivate and engage all learners.

Specialize in teaching literacy

Focus on the science of reading and structured literacy, then apply best practices to assess reading difficulties like dyslexia and to create instructional methodologies that meet learners’ needs. Through this program of study, you will develop the ability to be a leader in literacy and an advocate for all learners. In our nationally recognized program, you will:

• Develop a strong knowledge base in the foundation of the science of reading, as well as dyslexia.
• Become proficient in a wide range of methods and materials, including visual media and technology, to meet diverse learners’ needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, families and the community to enrich or reform practices.
• Employ formal and informal assessments to identify learners’ strengths and needs, and to inform teaching of whole groups, small groups and individual students.

Choose an accredited, nationally recognized program

Our MA in Reading is one of only a few of its kind nationally. It’s also the only one in Missouri accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI).

Your course list

The 33 credit hours required for the MA in Reading must include the following courses:

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Achieve your personal and professional goals

We’re here to help

Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your MA in Reading.

• Faculty members provide personalized support, thanks to Webster's intentionally small classes.
• Tutors and other academic support staff can help you tackle particularly tough assignments and classes.
• A global education broadens your perspective and gives you both the knowledge and experience to thrive, no matter where you are.

An education nationally recognized for quality

Earn your ILA-accredited MA in Reading from Webster, an independent, nonprofit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). In addition, all of Webster’s Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Learn from experts

Combine theory and practice as you work alongside faculty members with professional experience in teaching reading. They serve as mentors who are willing and eager to support your career goals.