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Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
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The 100% online Master of Arts in Reading from Eastern Michigan University is designed for working teachers who want to become leaders in literacy instruction in their schools or districts. This online master’s in reading is practice based, founded in theory and offers a rigorous curriculum that deepens your expertise through contemporary educational research and real-world application.
Along with affordable tuition and a flexible academic calendar, EMU’s TEACH-grant eligible* M.A. in Reading online features coursework dedicated to digital literacy, listening and speaking, and helping educators develop the practical knowledge necessary to thrive in culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 settings. The faculty at EMU use their rich history of academic experience to create learning environments where students can easily connect the subject matter to their own classrooms.
EMU’s CAEP-accredited online M.A. in Reading leads to the Reading Specialist (BR), a K-12 endorsement from the state of Michigan. Students must complete all required courses in the program and successfully pass the Michigan State Endorsement Test (#092) to gain the Reading Specialist endorsement. The M.A. in Reading degree and Michigan endorsement as a K-12 Reading Specialist can lead to a position as a building or district literacy curriculum/reading specialist, literacy coach, or reading teacher for struggling readers.
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At Eastern Michigan University, we believe in making quality education accessible and affordable. That’s why all students enrolled in our fully online programs pay in-state tuition rates—no matter where they reside! Whether you’re across the country or around the world, you can pursue your degree at a competitive cost. To explore financial aid options, visit our Financial Aid Office. For information on tuition payments, billing, and other student account services, check out the Student Business Services page.
If you would like to be considered for financial aid at Eastern Michigan University, you will need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Federal School Code for Eastern Michigan University is 002259.
The M.A. in Reading online program features a convenient course schedule with multiple starts a year so you can maintain a balance between work, life and your studies. View the full calendar to find the best start date and corresponding deadlines for you.
All | Start Date | Application Deadline* | Payment Deadline*** |
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Summer I | 5/5/25 | Rolling** | 5/9/25 |
Summer II | 6/23/25 | Rolling** | 6/27/25 |
*For term deadlines, visit the Registrar's website.
**Subject to seat availability.
***Payment due date is based upon the specific date registered. For detailed information regarding payment due dates, visit the Student Business Services website
The admission process is the first step to earning your M.A. in Reading online. Be sure to review all admission requirements, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.
If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Office of Admissions
Eastern Michigan University
P.O. Box 970
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Documentation can be sent via email to: [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 734.487.8892.
All professional education programs in the Eastern Michigan University College of Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Michigan Department of Education.
For the M.A. in Reading online, the curriculum is comprised of 11 courses covering 33 credit hours. Students are required to take 9 Reading courses, 1 Foundational course and choose 1 Curriculum course. As an online student, you will take all of your classes with EMU instructors, just like you would if you were here on campus.
Reading Courses
For their Foundations Courses, students will be required to take EDPS 667, and choose 1 course between CURR 664 and CURR 665.
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