Reading Education

Part of the Department of Curriculum and Teaching

Auburn’s Reading Education program prepares you for a successful career in reading instruction. You’ll work directly with faculty who helped develop the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI). In our program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to help struggling readers succeed!

Our alumni work in many different positions and areas:

School and/or School System Reading Specialists
Regional Literacy Coaches
University/College Faculty
State Reading Initiatives Development and Implementation
Innovative Educational Leaders in Schools
Reading Instruction Leaders and Teacher Trainers

We believe all children should have the skills to learn through reading, and to enjoy what only reading can bring!

We’re ready to help you reach your goals. Contact us for more information!

Academics

Programs of Study

Master of Education (M.Ed.) or Master of Science (M.S.)*on campus; some courses online
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)*on campus; some courses online
Graduate Certificate: Reading Instruction*online or on campus

Accreditations/Approvals

Alabama State Board of Education
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Outreach

Our students have several opportunities to work with faculty in their outreach initiatives. Contact Bruce Murray, Ph.D. for more information!