Curriculum and Instruction - Reading and Language Arts Education

Overview

Is this program for me?

The Curriculum and Instruction - Reading and Language Arts Education program of the University of Houston offers graduates two options to prepare for positions in literacy education:

• A Master’s degree without certification – This option enables the students and advisors to tailor a degree plan specific to interests in literacy education. Students interested in this route may be previously certified to teach or interested in learning more about research in the field.

• A Master’s Degree with a reading specialist certification – this certification allows students to work at all levels, from K-12th grade. They will typically assist students with reading through various methods and strategies and also serve as a coach/mentor to other teachers. Read more about the reading specialist certification.

It will typically take 2 years to complete the degree if students are enrolled full-time (9 hours per semester).

What can I do with my degree?

A master’s degree in curriculum and instruction — reading, language arts, and literature education provides the best possible preparation for careers as leaders in schools and child-related agencies such as hospitals, industry, and mental health.

Graduates of this program may pursue the following positions:

• Community college instructors

• Curriculum specialists

• Literacy coaches/mentors

• Reading specialist (for those students pursuing certification)