Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Reading Education
About Our Master's Program
The Master of Arts in Teaching Degree in Reading Education consists of 36 credit hours and is an ideal degree program for classroom teachers who need a planned program for earning a professional teaching certificate. In addition, those who enroll in this program will have the potential to build confidence in teaching, gain new ideas for current best practices of teaching, develop skills for reaching all students, and network with other educators for sharing ideas. This program is supported by highly qualified faculty, both university based and adjunct, providing an excellent combination of theoretical and practical application.
Associated Endorsement
The State of Michigan requires that you complete a master's degree in Reading to obtain the Reading Specialist (BR) endorsement.
How to Get Started
Students must apply and be accepted to the master's program to be eligible to enroll in the courses required for this degree and endorsement program. The SVSU College of Education Graduate and Teacher Education Admissions Office, located in the Regional Education Center on the main campus, accepts application packets for our graduate, endorsement, and non-degree programs in education for each of our on and off campus sites throughout the year. General admissions policies and procedures are located on our website. If you should need further assistance with admissions, please contact the SVSU Regional Education Center's Graduate and Teacher Education Admissions Office directly at 989-964-4057 or 1-800-968-2540 (option #3).
Certification advisors are available at the Regional Education Centers to answer your initial questions about this master's degree and to set up your endorsement program prior to admission to the program. To schedule an appointment with a certification advisor on campus, please call 989-964-4057 (option #3). Macomb and Oakland students should call the Macomb Regional Education Center at 586-749-0067.
Upon admission to the program, you will work directly with a faculty advisor through the completion of your program.