The curriculum for the Master of Arts in Reading involves a minimum of 36 semester hours of study, 18 of which must be in RDG. The study of a foreign language is required to receive a Master of Arts degree. For more information please refer to requirements for the Master's or Specialist Degree. The outline of study is as follows:
| Option I Thesis (6 semester hours) | ||
| EDCI 518 | Thesis (6 semester hours required) | 6 |
| Only 6 semester hours of credit for 518 per degree will be given upon satisfactory completion of the requirement | ||
| Required Reading Courses (18 semester hours) | ||
| RDG 520 | Literacy and Instruction I: Literacy Foundations In Emergent and Early Readers | 3 |
| RDG 521 | Literacy & Instruction II: Comprehension Processes and Strategies in Later Elem., MS, & HS | 3 |
| RDG 523 | Promoting Literacy Through Language Acquisition and Development | 3 |
| RDG 528 | Centering and Integrating Authentic Writing Experiences in the Literacy Classroom | 3 |
| RDG 540 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| RDG 562 | Critical Issues in Lit Edu | 3 |
| Support Courses (12 semester hours) | ||
| The remaining 12 semester hours must be taken within the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and be approved by a Reading Advisor. | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| Research (3 semester hours) | ||
| EDCI 595 | Research Lit Tech (3 semester hours required) | 3 |
| Required Reading Courses (18 semester hours) | ||
| RDG 520 | Literacy and Instruction I: Literacy Foundations In Emergent and Early Readers | 3 |
| RDG 521 | Literacy & Instruction II: Comprehension Processes and Strategies in Later Elem., MS, & HS | 3 |
| RDG 523 | Promoting Literacy Through Language Acquisition and Development | 3 |
| RDG 528 | Centering and Integrating Authentic Writing Experiences in the Literacy Classroom | 3 |
| RDG 540 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| RDG 562 | Critical Issues in Lit Edu | 3 |
| Support Courses (15 semester hours) | ||
| The remaining 15 semester hours must be taken within the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and be approved by a Reading Advisor. | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Note: The study of a foreign language is required to receive a Master of Arts degree. For more information please refer to requirements for the Master's/Specialist Degree.
Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam is required of all students.
