Earn Your Master of Education in Literacy Online
Guide reading and writing success in the classroom and help establish the literacy foundation that is critical to every child’s education and future.
Program Overview
Explore what our online master’s degree in literacy can do for your career
Educators across all disciplines and subjects will find practical application in the online Master of Education in Literacy program to provide students with a stronger foundation in language and literacy abilities to establish success in their academic futures. Designed for educators wanting to earn a reading endorsement or working with English Language Learner (ELL) students, this 100% online literacy graduate program will prepare you for a reading specialist professional certificate.
Increase your knowledge of language and develop methods to boost reading skills. Gain an understanding of the cultural and social factors that affect the development of literacy while evaluating and implementing a variety of current language arts resources to be used in the classroom. Acquire instructional alternatives—such as multisensory language learning—to assist students with dyslexia and other extreme reading disabilities.
In this online literacy master’s program, you will:
- Design multisensory literacy resource materials for the content areas of handwriting, spelling, reading and writing
- Communicate the results and implications of assessments given to all stakeholders
- Use strategies that are responsive to diverse learning, backgrounds, cultures and environments for programming and placement
- Apply knowledge of the interrelated components of reading across all developmental stages of oral and written language and gain expertise in reading instruction at levels of early childhood through grade 12
- Use foundational knowledge to design literacy curricula to meet needs of learners, especially those who experience difficulty with literacy; design, implement and evaluate small-group and individual evidence-based literacy instruction for learners; collaborate with teachers to implement effective literacy practices
- Design multisensory literacy resource materials for the content areas of handwriting, spelling, reading and writing
- Communicate the results and implications of assessments given to all stakeholders
- Use strategies that are responsive to diverse learning, backgrounds, cultures and environments for programming and placement
- Apply knowledge of the interrelated components of reading across all developmental stages of oral and written language and gain expertise in reading instruction at levels of early childhood through grade 12
- Use foundational knowledge to design literacy curricula to meet needs of learners, especially those who experience difficulty with literacy; design, implement and evaluate small-group and individual evidence-based literacy instruction for learners; collaborate with teachers to implement effective literacy practices
Career outcomes for the M.Ed. in Literacy include:
- Reading Specialist
- Classroom Teacher (in Title 1 or areas with a higher density of English Language Learners in any subject)
- District Curriculum Administrator
- District Reading Curriculum Director
- Literacy Coach
- Language Interventionist
- Reading Specialist
- Classroom Teacher (in Title 1 or areas with a higher density of English Language Learners in any subject)
- District Curriculum Administrator
- District Reading Curriculum Director
- Literacy Coach
- Language Interventionist
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Lamar University offers a variety of education degree options. Check out our other online education degree programs.
Tuition
Take advantage of our reasonable tuition and pay as you go
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing an M.Ed. in Literacy online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in Literacy | $342 | $1,026 | $11,288 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Get with the program: Dates you need to know
Our online reading & literacy master’s program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/16/25 | 12/26/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/9/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/7/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/15/25 | |
| Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/23/25 |
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Admissions
Your online M.Ed. in Literacy admission checklist
The Master of Education in Literacy online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Minimum 2.5 Undergraduate GPA
University Admission Requirements
- Online Application & Fee: Complete online application and pay a one-time application fee of $25.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended*
- Conferred degree GPAs will be used for admission purposes. Applicants with a GPA below 2.5 in the conferred bachelor’s degree will be denied admission. Applicants with a conferred master’s degree with a 3.0 GPA and above will be accepted.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Waivers of any experience or certification requirements will be initiated by Lamar University Admissions staff as necessary in instances where they may not apply, such as applications from states that do not require certification for licensure.
Department of Teacher Education Admission Requirements
In addition to University admission requirements, the Department of Teacher Education requires the following for admission to the department program.
- Department application with essay responses
- Reference from a principal or assistant principal who has supervised you
- Valid teaching certificate.**
- Two years teaching experience. Applicants seeking certification in Texas should request a service record with an authorized signature from their HR office.
- Applicants seeking certification in Texas must conduct practicum/internship activities on a TEA-approved public or private school campus.***
View information regarding licensure outside the state of Texas.
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.
** This does not include a probationary or permit issued certificate.
*** To determine if your school is TEA approved, please use the following links: public school or private school.
We reserve the right to review individual applicant qualifications for admission. Final determinations for admission are based upon a number of criteria. We reserve the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to a program if, in the judgment of the faculty, the student demonstrates unacceptable professional fitness to practice in their particular field of study with children, youth, and/or adults.
Courses
These are the courses for your Master of Education in Literacy program
The master’s degree in Literacy online program consists of 11 courses (33 credit hours).
Students complete all of the following courses.
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