Online Master of Arts in Education – Literacy Education
Arizona State University’s online Master of Arts in education with a concentration in literacy education prepares you to create literacy programs and curricula that fully incorporate digital technology and include themes of social justice. This allows you to provide learners with a high-quality literacy education and the ability to reflect on their own identities as educators.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 9
Weeks per class: 7.5-15
Total credit hours: 30
What is literacy education?
Literacy education is the process of teaching fundamental reading, writing and other communication skills. Literacy skills are critical to education because they are necessary for learning in every subject area.
In this literacy education concentration, you’ll work with tenured faculty who are leaders in literacy education. The faculty members who design and teach courses in this degree have served as leaders in literacy education professional organizations and consulted on literacy projects across the U.S.
The skills you’ll develop in a literacy education master’s concentration
This online literacy education concentration goes beyond reading and writing to include several other digital literacies that are essential to the 21st century. These other forms of literacy include new technology use, digital media and visual images. In the program, you’ll learn how to use technology to enhance learning and teach these new digital literacies.
This master’s program will also teach you how to design and teach literacy programs for diverse learners of all ages. You’ll learn literacy education best practices and gain an in-depth understanding of how to plan literacy instruction.
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Literacy education master’s courses
Courses focus on literacy education best practices and teaching methods. You’ll explore literacy beyond the classroom setting with courses examining the cultural and historical aspects of reading, writing and oral language.
Literacy education jobs you’ll be prepared for
This degree prepares you for a variety of careers in literacy education. Graduates are well equipped for any job focused on designing or teaching literacy programs, such as a literacy tutor or reading specialist.
This degree does not lead to teacher certification. However, it may qualify for a reading or literacy specialist endorsement, depending on each state’s requirements.
Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Gain a degree from leaders in teaching and education
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Gain a degree from leaders in teaching and education
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
How to apply
Applicants to this program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Join one of the best colleges of education in the nation
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of educators and the performance of education systems. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
