59 Online Master's degrees offered by universities in United States

Are you easily captivated by the power of a well-told story and excited to dive into the deeper meaning of a book, poem, or play? Does the way literature has grown and changed over time fascinate you? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Liberty University's Master of Arts (MA) in Literature (Online) may be right for you!

The Reading Instruction program of University of West Georgia is a graduate degree program housed in the Department of Learning and Teaching in the College of Education.

In the Reading 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.

English from Mississippi College is one of the most underrated degrees there is. Students of English are prepared not only for careers in the field, but for any of the many careers that emphasize elocution and communication – including publishing, advertising, public relations, program development, administration and technical writing.

The M.A. (Theological Studies) offered by Columbia International University provides you with an interdisciplinary knowledge of Biblical studies, church history, intercultural studies, and theology. It prepares you to engage in research and analysis that is informed by those disciplines and contributes to the advance of ministry in the church, missions, or marketplace.

The Department of Foreign Languages at the University of New Orleans offers an online graduate program leading to a Master of Arts degree in Romance Languages - Spanish or French. Within each option, a student may pursue a track in either Literature, or in Language, Culture and Civilization.

This Reading Option program from Montana State University Billings provides learning and research opportunities for teachers, reading supervisors, and principals. The courses in this program are online allowing for flexible completion of the programs while continuing to work. 

The Creative Writing and Literature programme at Harvard University is a Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) degree delivered in a public study mode. This flexible course combines online learning with a brief on-campus residency, typically completed over two to five years, to refine your narrative voice and literary expertise.

Candidates interested in becoming a Library Media Specialist at Fort Hays State University must hold a current, valid teaching license.

The Theology at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary provides you with a well-balanced online education, training you to dig deeper into theology and Christian thought by working to understand ecclesiology and eschatology.

The Composition - Rhetoric program at Eastern Illinois University will prepare students for careers in a variety of fields, including secondary and college-level teaching, editing and publishing, creative writing, research and technical writing in either the private or the public sector.

Literacy (Online) is offered by University of Saint Joseph. The Master of Arts in Literacy focuses on the teaching and assessment of reading and writing skills for all learners in Grades K-12. 

Reading - Non-Licensure from Old Dominion University is designed for those candidates who do not necessarily have a teaching license but want to get a master's degree in reading.

Capture the attention of your audience with creative nonfiction writing that sparks interest and inspires action with the Professional Creative Writing - Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing program of the University of Denver.

The MFA in Writing program at Lindenwood University focuses on the study and practice of the craft of creative writing.

This one-of-a-kind Writing Popular Fiction program of Seton Hill University teaches writers to create – and market – the fiction that sells. It is designed for new or experienced authors who wish to write within popular fiction genres such as romance, science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery or young adult.

Education - Reading from University of Findlay states that how confident a student is in their reading ability impacts so many aspects of their life.As early as third grade, reading skill strength has been used to predict whether a student is going to graduate of high school, what their future economic status will be, the odds that they will be incarcerated and self-esteem levels later in life. 

Pacific University Oregon’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing program celebrates writing as an art that has the potential to make a difference in the world.

Refine your passion for writing poetry, ground that passion in the evolving creative tradition, and build connections within the writing community in the Professional Creative Writing - Professional Poetry Writing program of the University of Denver.

Reading Specialist Endorsement at Old Dominion University is designed to provide professional training for prospective reading specialists, literacy coaches, and elementary- and secondary-level reading teachers or a general master's degree in reading.