The Master of Arts (MA) in Literacy Education at Marshall University prepares educators to become specialists in literary education.
The program is typically for working students who wish to continue their graduate education.
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The MA in Literacy Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
The MA in Literacy Education program at Marshall is rooted in extensive field experiences that enable candidates to develop both the theoretical and practical knowledge needed by specialists in the field of literacy education.
Our program is a pathway to a Reading Specialist Endorsement from the West Virginia Department of Education. Applicants from other states should check with their state agency about accreditation requirements.
Most Marshall graduates with an MA in Literacy Education already have a teaching job.
The College of Education and Professional Development provides an array of degree and professional development programs, continuing education opportunities and services that fully address the needs of adult learners who are primarily fully employed students.
- Curriculum developer
- Education consultant
- Instructional coordinator
- Literacy coach
- Reading interventionist
- Teacher
