Overview

Reading candidates at Eastern Michigan University gain knowledge of a wide range of instructional and assessment policies, programs, practices and resources supporting literacy development. Candidates will design literacy environments that engage learners in inquiry, research, and communication, using print and online texts and new as well as emerging technologies.

Finally, candidates gain knowledge and expertise that enable them to work successfully in culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 settings.

Learning outcomes

The Master of Arts in Reading leads to the Reading Specialist, 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 to gain the endorsement as a Reading Specialist. The Master of Arts in Reading and the State of 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.

Accreditation

The EMU College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, approved by the Michigan Department of Education for the preparation of educational personnel, and nationally recognized by the International Reading Association.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literacy Instruction in a Multilingual Society
Integrating New Literacies in Reading and Writing Instruction
The Integrated Literacy Curriculum
Language Development, Literacy and the Young Child
Comprehension and the Content Areas
Reading and Writing and the Inquiry Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

32-33

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ypsilanti, United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

International Transcripts
English Proficiency
Financial Statement of Responsibility
Documentation
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20916 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20916 USD / year

≈ 20916 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12068 USD / year

≈ 12068 USD / year

Living costs

Ypsilanti

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Learning outcomes

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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