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Reading and Language Development

Format & Location

Online, Hybrid

School/College

School of Education & Human Development
Fairfield reading and language development candidate helping a young girl sound out a difficult word in a storybook.

Start Dates

Fall (September)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

10-24 months

Schedule

Part-Time

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Fairfield's Reading and Language Development program allows in-service teachers to advance their skills without stepping away from the classroom. Through hybrid and fully online formats, you'll collaborate with like-minded peers while gaining the knowledge, credentials, and real-world experience to lead literacy change.

What You'll Learn and Do

Lead with confidence—and evidence.

Learn to identify and remediate reading and writing difficulties, including dyslexia, across diverse instructional settings. Through coursework grounded in the science of reading and responsive to state and national policy priorities, you’ll gain the tools to lead in classrooms that are dynamic, inclusive, and constantly evolving. From foundational literacy to targeted intervention, our program prepares you to make a measurable impact on student learning.

Earn industry-respected credentials.

Deepen your expertise in Structured Literacy™ and pursue your Wilson® Reading System Level I Certification while advancing your graduate study. This sought-after credential signals deep expertise in structured literacy and positions you to effectively support students with language-based learning disabilities. As part of our integrated curriculum, this certification builds your capacity to deliver high-quality reading intervention that’s research-based and results-driven. Program graduates are eligible to provide Wilson® Reading instruction in school and private clinic or tutorial settings.

Gain insight from experts in the field.

Work alongside faculty who are nationally recognized for their contributions to literacy education. Our practitioner-scholars bring extensive real-world experience and a strong commitment to preparing educators who are reflective, collaborative, and grounded in the latest evidence. You’ll join a vibrant community of peers and mentors committed to improving literacy outcomes for all learners.

Advance your schedule.

Complete your program in a flexible, hybrid or fully online format designed for working professionals. With online and asynchronous coursework, integrated practicum experiences, and multiple start points, the program supports your career goals—without requiring you to step away from the classroom.

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Course Requirements

Master of Arts in Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts

30 Credits

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Community Clinics

The Reading and Language Development Program recognizes its responsibility to the broader community. Our Community Clinics serve as a way to share our resources and specialized expertise for the betterment of the community as a whole. In addition, the Community Clinics help prepare skilled reading educators who are, first and foremost, socially aware and morally responsible individuals.

  • Literacy Screening Clinic
  • Wilson Reading Intervention Clinic
  • Diagnostic Reading Assessment Clinic
  • Structured Literacy Tutorial Clinic

Learn From Industry Experts

Fairfield’s award-winning adjunct faculty have deep expertise in topics such as remedial reading and language arts. With a broad range of courses that integrate critical reflection and extensive field experience, you’ll benefit from firsthand insights and guidance on the way to your master's in reading and language development.

Jule McCombes-Tolis
Jule McCombes-Tolis
Associate Professor of the Practice

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your master of arts degree in reading and language development.

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