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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.
“Not only has [this program] helped me to identify specific difficulties in reading, 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
Excellence in ILA Standards
Among Select Programs Earning Both ILA National Recognition and Accreditation
Webster University's School of Education Master of Arts in Reading has earned ILA National Recognition through 2030, distinguishing it among top literacy education programs nationwide. This prestigious recognition, awarded only to programs that demonstrate exceptional alignment with ILA's rigorous professional standards, validates Webster's commitment to excellence in preparing literacy professionals.
National Leadership in Literacy Education
MA in Reading and GRCT in Dyslexia and the Science of Reading
Requires an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Reading (MA)
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).
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.
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