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Webster's Master of Arts in Reading and Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia and the Science of Reading are among the few programs nationally accredited by the International Literacy Association (ILA). Our program stands as Missouri's only offering accredited by both the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI).
We emphasize the science of reading and structured literacy, focusing on evidence-based assessment and instructional methods for all learners, including those with dyslexia. This program prepares you to become a literacy leader and advocate for effective reading instruction.
Choose Webster for Your MA in Reading
Our reading instructors are trained in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS). The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) approves and recommends this program for educator preparation and current teachers.
Students in the MA in Reading program automatically earn the Dyslexia and the Science of Reading GRCT. Graduates qualify for DESE reading specialist certification and can apply for CERI dyslexia certification.
The Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia and the Science of Reading is also available as a stand-alone program.
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Text on Screen: A Guide to Your Career Pathways with an MA in Reading with an Emphasis in Dyslexia at Webster University
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Webster University’s MA in Reading is one of only a few of its kind recognized nationally and accredited by the ILA.
Text on Screen: Webster’s MA in Reading is the only one in Missouri that is accredited by IDA and CERI.
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Text on Screen: Webster’s MA in Reading offers the coursework that you need to apply for Reading Specialist Certification from DESE. Our certification programs have been approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.
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After completing the coursework, you will be qualified to apply for Certification as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist from the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI).
Our focus is on the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.
We teach you to apply best practices in assessment of reading difficulties and instructional methodologies that meet the needs of all learners, including those with dyslexia.
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Dr. Paula Witkowski
Director of MA in Reading and the Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia, Speech-language Pathologist and Reading Specialist, PhD in Literacy and a Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia from the Dyslexia Training Institute in San Diego.
Research focused on assessment and intervention strategies for children and adults with dyslexia, the implementation of content area literacy classes for struggling adolescent readers in high school settings, and on issues of motivation and engagement in adolescent and adult learners.
Teaches classes on the science of reading, structured literacy and assessment and intervention for dyslexia.
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“Not only has [this program] helped me to identify specific difficulties in reading, but it has helped me explain these difficulties to parents in a way that makes sense. We are able to build the best plan for intervention, making each precious minute purposeful and powerful.”
Katy Phillips
MA in Reading, ’21
A Master’s Degree in Reading
Requires an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
MA in Reading
Coursework needed to apply for Reading Specialist Certification from The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Dyslexia and the Science of Reading (GRCT)
Coursework needed to apply for Certification as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist for the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI).
Earn a Dyslexia and the Science of Reading GRCT
Earn a Dyslexia and the Science of Reading GRCT
The 18-credit Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia and the Science of Reading prepares educators to become Certified Structured Literacy Interventionists through CERI. This online program, aligned with International Dyslexia Association standards, focuses on advanced literacy intervention techniques and evidence-based practices. Students master structured literacy methodologies while gaining expertise in reading difficulties and dyslexia.
The certificate can be completed independently or earned automatically as part of the MA in Reading program.
Requires a teaching certification.
Learn More About the Dyslexia and the Science of Reading GRCT
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