Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction – Reading Online
Lead schoolwide reading programs and classroom literacy instruction when you gain advanced knowledge in reading, phonics, vocabulary, word recognition and comprehension. This program prepares you to take the Oklahoma ESL Subject Area Test required for the ESL certification.
Program Overview
Explore our Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction – Reading online
Elevate your literacy expertise with a 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Reading from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Improve your support for struggling readers and master administering, evaluating and responding to reading assessments when you utilize our data-informed curriculum. Be prepared to lead classroom literacy instruction and school-wide reading programs when you gain advanced knowledge in phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Plus, you will learn from highly qualified, widely published and doctorate-prepared faculty members who are committed to your success.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the foundations of reading, phonics, vocabulary, word recognition and comprehension at an advanced level
- Develop effective instructional strategies for reading and writing
- Understand the effects of literacy materials and environments on learning to read and write
- Assess ESL learners in a K-12 classroom regarding ESL materials selection, instruction, literacy and content-area instructions (L2 and ESL) as well as sheltered English instruction (SIOP)
- Meet the TESOL/CAEP standards for candidates who are preparing for the ESL Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT)
- Understand the foundations of reading, phonics, vocabulary, word recognition and comprehension at an advanced level
- Develop effective instructional strategies for reading and writing
- Understand the effects of literacy materials and environments on learning to read and write
- Assess ESL learners in a K-12 classroom regarding ESL materials selection, instruction, literacy and content-area instructions (L2 and ESL) as well as sheltered English instruction (SIOP)
- Meet the TESOL/CAEP standards for candidates who are preparing for the ESL Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT)
As a graduate of this online reading C&I master's program, you will have the advanced reading instruction expertise that prepares you for higher roles, such as:
- Curriculum Designer
- Curriculum Specialist
- Educational Consultant
- Instructional Coordinator
- Staff Development Specialist
- Adult Education Program Designer
- Curriculum Designer
- Curriculum Specialist
- Educational Consultant
- Instructional Coordinator
- Staff Development Specialist
- Adult Education Program Designer
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SE offers a variety of other programs in addition to the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Reading online. Check out all our master of education online degree programs.
Accreditation
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Tuition
Invest in your education with our affordable tuition
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in C&I – Reading | $318 | $954 | $9,540 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SOSU's Federal School Code is 003179.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Mark these important dates on your calendar
At SOSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
Discover our streamlined admission process for this online reading master’s degree
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Online Application
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
If you have any special circumstances that need further clarification, please contact us at 844-515-9100.
To meet the admission requirements for the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Reading online program, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of courses, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA AND a packet consisting of a current resume, one professional letter of recommendation, and letter of application which outlines the applicant's career goals and objectives (including how an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – English will enhance their career) that must be reviewed and approved by program faculty, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 6 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university
- No GRE is required for Southeastern Oklahoma State University online M.Ed. programs.
- There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Complete the application.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
- You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Investigate our M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Reading online coursework
For the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Reading online, you will complete a total of 10 courses equaling 30 credit hours, including 18 credit hours of core coursework and 12 credit hours of Reading C&I specialty courses.