Online M.S. in Literacy Education

Engage in a literacy program that prepares you for today's classroom and communities.

Our competitively priced program provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in the classroom and beyond. Designed for general and special education teachers, the M.S. degree in literacy education at Fisher can be completed online in just twelve months and leads to professional certification in literacy education, all grades. 

The fully online program prepares you to be a culturally responsive literacy professional who works directly with students who experience difficulty in reading or writing, and provides support in literacy to classroom teachers and families.

To broaden access and do our part to fill the teacher shortage, you can take advantage of a reduced tuition rate beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year.

Join Us for an Information Session

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Fisher's online literacy education program is a must for working professionals who hold initial teacher certification and wish to specialize in literacy.

Join us to learn about program requirements and the application process, and get your questions answered.

Virtual Information Sessions are held on Zoom.

• Wednesday, July 23 at 9 a.m. | Register for the 7/23 session
• Wednesday, August 6 at 9 a.m. | Register for the 8/6 session

Program Overview

Fisher is committed to addressing the local, regional, and national teacher shortage and meeting the needs of communities where Fisher teachers ultimately live and work. The culturally responsive curriculum focuses on pedagogy, theory, literature, community partnerships, and experiences. You will expand your knowledge of literacy curriculum, assessment, and instruction for diverse learners while developing an understanding of the cultural impacts of literacy on education. As a graduate, you will possess the skills required to respond to the local and national need for teachers to understand and implement culturally responsive instruction. You can complete the program in just twelve months. 

In addition to your literacy specialist certifications, as a program graduate, you will be eligible for the professional certification in your original initial teaching certification area. 

Initial teaching certification is required for admission to the program.

Licensure Information

The M.S. Literacy program is designed to meet program and licensure requirements in New York State. For candidates seeking licensure in a state other than New York, please see the Licensure Disclosure.