Program Overview
Insights into our online master’s degree in reading
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.
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
- 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
- Reading Specialist
- Literacy Coach
- Reading Teacher
- Reading Interventionist
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Also available:
Northwest offers a variety of specialized online education program options. Check out our other online education programs.
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition
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 | $391 | $1,173 | $11,730 |
Important Refund Information
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Tuition breakdown:
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Transcripts sent from other colleges and universities will be evaluated, and accepted credits will be added to the student's A-State record. The Tuition Estimator is not a guarantee or predictor of the number of credit hours that will be accepted.
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 2 | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/16/24 | 12/6/24 |
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/24/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
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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.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Teaching certificate, valid and in good standing
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.
Click here for State Authorization information.
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.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Teaching certificate, valid and in good standing
Courses
A look at the master’s in reading program online curriculum
For the MSEd. in Reading online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours).
**Students who have completed Volume I of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) AND received credit from NWMSU at the time of training can request to file degree audit exception for courses EDUC 61642 and EDCI 62604. LETRS credit will only be accepted from NWMSU. In this case, students would have the remaining eight courses to complete in the MSED in Reading degree.**
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
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