Overview

Key facts

West Virginia University's Master of Arts in Literacy Education is a 30-credit hour, entirely online, graduate degree program with coursework that focuses on preparing reading professionals in the areas identified by the International Literacy Association.

You will gain a deep understanding of the theory and research that is fundamental to successful teaching of reading, and upon graduation you may attach Reading Specialist certification to your current teaching area by passing the PRAXIS Series test.

The WVU Literacy Education M.A. program first earned national recognition in 2019 when it received the International Literacy Association's National Recognition With Distinction Award, the highest institutional honor presented for excellence in the field of literacy education by the ILA.

In receiving this award, the WVU Literacy Education exceeded benchmarks set forth by the International Literacy Association by adhering to a rigorous set of standards for preparing literacy professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Specialized Literacy Professional

Reading and Writing in Elementary School

Literacy Skills

Developing Reading Interests

Assessment of Reading Ability

Literacy Leadership

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA and valid teaching certification.
Provisional admission is possible with faculty approval for those with less than a 3.0. Those without an undergraduate education degree may be asked to provide a writing sample and/or references.
Individuals who wish to apply for the Master of Arts in Literacy Education graduate program, may apply at any time during a term for admission for the next term or later. Early application is recommended, however, to allow processing time and faculty review.

Tuition Fees

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14880 USD / year

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14880 USD / year

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14880 USD / year

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