Overview
Insights into Our Online MSEd. in Reading Program
In the MSEd. in Reading online program from Northwest Missouri State University, you will learn how to best apply instructional approaches, learning materials and a comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support student achievement in reading and writing.
Designed for K-12 educators, this online master’s in education program gives you the tools and resources you need to help students reach their fullest literacy potential. You will learn how to develop and implement instructional strategies, design effective assessment programs and create effective learning environments.
Also, the Missouri Special Reading Teacher Certification for K-12 is available through consultation with an advisor. Additional coursework is required beyond the graduate degree for candidates seeking this certification. Your transcripts must be evaluated to determine which courses have been completed and which courses are needed in addition to the 10 courses in the MSEd. in Reading online program. Your maximum number of credit hours depends on your evaluation.
Non-Missouri students: You should determine whether this program fits the certification requirements for your state. If you are seeking Special Reading Teacher Certification, it is your responsibility to confirm the requirements for licensure in your home state as they apply to participation in an out-of-state degree program.
Northwest Missouri State University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). This program has been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2027. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to continue to do so.
Graduates of this online master’s in reading program will be able to:
- Transfer content knowledge and pedagogy into existing classroom settings to reform literacy instruction
- Integrate a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading and writing instruction to improve student achievement
- Use instructional approaches, materials and an integrated, comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support learning in reading and writing
- Demonstrate the professional dispositions needed to be an effective reading and literature teacher
Teaching career opportunities include:
- Reading Specialist
- Literacy Coach
- Reading Teacher
- Reading Interventionist
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Tuition and Fees
Discover the Value of Our Low-Cost Tuition
Our MSEd. in Reading online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSEd. in Reading | $350 | $1,050 | $10,500 |
Important Refund Information
| 1st day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 3rd day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change. Current amounts are based on 2020-21 tuition rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
Northwest Missouri State University is ranked #1 among the "Best Online Colleges in Missouri" by SR Education Group (2019).
Calendar
Northwest Online Dates and Deadlines
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 08/18/21 | 08/04/21 | 08/10/21 | 08/11/21 | 08/13/21 | 10/08/21 |
| Fall 2 | 10/18/21 | 10/04/21 | 10/08/21 | 10/11/21 | 10/13/21 | 12/10/21 |
| Spring 1 | 01/12/22 | 01/04/22 | 01/04/22 | 01/05/22 | 01/07/22 | 03/04/22 |
| Spring 2 | 03/14/22 | 02/28/22 | 03/03/22 | 03/08/22 | 03/09/22 | 04/29/22 |
| Summer 1 | 05/10/22 | 04/26/22 | 04/29/22 | 05/03/22 | 05/05/22 | 06/24/22 |
| Summer 2 | 06/27/22 | 06/13/22 | 06/16/22 | 06/20/22 | 06/22/22 | 08/12/22 |
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Admissions
What You Need to Know Before Applying
At Northwest, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MSEd. in Reading online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
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To apply for this program, you must meet these requirements:
- Valid teaching certificate
- An official undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 OR an official undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 with a 3.0 GPA in the first six semester hours of graduate study at Northwest in the major where admission is requested.
- Documentation of ONE of the following:
- Successful completion of nationally normed educational performance assessment or content assessment
- Successful completion of another master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with at least a 2.75 GPA
- Department analytical writing assessment that is evaluated using a writing scoring guide based on the modified CUNY scales with a score of 4.0 or higher
- 3.5 or higher on the analytical writing measure of the GRE
- National Board Certification
Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Records SpecialistNorthwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
Certification Process
- The Missouri Reading certification is available through consultation with an advisor.
- Additional coursework is required beyond the graduate degree for candidates seeking the Special Reading K-12 certification. A student must have his/her transcripts evaluated to determine which courses have been completed and which courses will be needed in addition to the 10 courses in the reading program. The maximum number of credit hours depends on the student's evaluation.
- Out-of-state students will need to confirm licensure transfers to their home state. As licensure requirements may change without notice, it is the responsibility of the student to confirm the requirements for licensure in his/her home state as it applies to the participation in an out-of-state degree program.
Courses
A Look at the Online MSEd. in Reading Program Curriculum
For the MSEd. in Reading online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours).
EDUC 61641: Data Literacy and Assessment for Schools
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course will focus on the development of skills related to finding, evaluating, analyzing, prioritizing and integrating data sources for the improvement of student learning. Students will retrieve data, develop an action plan for improvement, and create a project demonstrating proficiency in data literacy. 21 hours field experience.
EDUC 61642: Multicultural Education for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Students who complete this course understand and demonstrate the capability to promote the success and well-being of each student by applying the knowledge, skills and commitments necessary for equitable protocols for student support, equitable access in a least restrictive environment, responsive practices for culturally responsive teaching and leadership, and a supportive school culture that ensures each student and family is treated fairly. 21 hours field experience.
EDCI 62601: Literacy-Based Assessment and Analysis
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to inform literacy leaders of best practices in literacy-based assessment, data analysis and decision-making, and effective communication of results to multiple stakeholders.
EDCI 62604: A Survey of Literacy Professionals and Practices
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to survey a broad range of literacy professionals to understand their instructional, curricular, and administrative roles and responsibilities in building and district-level environments. Candidates will examine literacy initiatives, programs, models, instructional strategies, and interventions and their impact on student learning.
EDCI 62612: Literacy in the Elementary School
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to examine literacy methodologies, instructional approaches, and resources in the elementary grades as it relates to theory, current research, and practice.
EDCI 62619: Literacy in the Secondary School
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to examine literacy methodologies, instructional approaches, and resources in the secondary grades as it relates to theory, current research, and practice.
EDCI 62650: Graduate Elementary Literacy Practicum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide a literacy-based field experience with a focus learner in an elementary setting. Candidates will assess the focus learner, offer and implement instructional recommendations, evaluate learner growth, and communicate results with multiple stakeholders.
EDCI 62651: Graduate Secondary Literacy Practicum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide a literacy-based field experience with a focus learner in a secondary setting. Candidates will assess the focus learner, offer and implement instructional recommendations, evaluate learner growth, and communicate results with multiple stakeholders.
EDCI 62694: Literacy-Focused Academic Inquiry
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to educate literacy professionals on action research, at the school and classroom-level. Candidates will write a literature review, develop research questions, identify data sources, and begin strategy/intervention implementation.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to educate literacy professionals on action research at the school and classroom-level. Candidates will complete strategy/intervention implementation, analyze data, report findings, consider implications, and offer recommendations to multiple stakeholders that can be utilized to inform policy and practice to benefit student learning.
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