Master of Education, Reading Education

The University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education offers a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in reading. As well as meeting the needs of teachers and other educators for a firm foundation in reading education, this program also meets the requirements for endorsement as a reading specialist

Students enrolled in this program will acquire a current and comprehensive understanding of literacy development from emergent literacy to mature reading. Reading courses focus on literacy acquisition, early intervention, reading comprehension, assessment, reading disability, and word knowledge. ESL issues are addressed. Other courses include work in literature, writing, and psychology.

Thirty-six semester hours, including practicum, are required. This is an ongoing program that takes approximately two to three years to complete on a part-time basis

Please note that the acceptance of all courses in degree programs is subject to the approval of your advisor

Note: All reading courses are supported by state-of-the-art video demonstrations of teaching activities and practicum assignments. Courses offered are identical in content to courses taught at the McGuffey Reading Center at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Many courses share resident faculty, and some courses contain Web-based assignments and interactions.

To see if a couse is being offered this semester, click on the link(s) below.

Required Courses

EDIS 590W:
Early Reading Development (Web Course)
EDIS 771W:
Reading in the Content Areas (Web Course) +
EDIS 772W:
Word Study: Language Structures and Phonics (Web Course) +

Program Contacts

Hampton Roads Center - Susan Morelli
Email:  so2z@virginia.edu   434-552-1890 ext 311

Program Contacts

McGuffey/Tempo Reading Program - Mary Abouzeid
Email:  ma5y@virginia.edu   434-924-0750

Is this course being offered this semester?  You can check on the availability of a course through our course offering directory.

Where can I get a course description?  Click on the course links above to view a course description.

How do I register for a course?  You can register for a course using our online registration form. or you can print the form and fax/mail it to the center's location.