Program Overview
The need for teachers with advanced preparation in teaching reading is more important than ever as we work to ensure that K-12 students have access to high quality literacy instruction that embraces their cultural and linguistic assets, addresses reading difficulties such as dyslexia, and responds to critiques of the efficacy of teacher preparation programs.
In our program, we work towards “literacy as a site of belonging” (Souto-Manning, Ghim & Madu, 2021). These throughlines guide our course sequence:
- Meaning at the center of literacy
- Affirming students as individuals and members of cultural and linguistic communities
- An ongoing conversation about the what and the why of teaching reading
The Master of Arts in Teaching Reading degree with Reading and Literacy Added Authorization offers program options to educators at different points in their career who are interested in developing their expertise in teaching reading.
Included in the course of study are the required courses for the CA Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA) issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Program Options
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Prospective teachers may enroll in our credential/master’s degree program and choose the Master of Arts in Teaching Reading degree with Reading and Literacy Added Authorization as their master’s degree. Candidates adding the Bilingual Authorization to their credential can also enroll in the MATR/Reading and Literacy Added Authorization master’s program.
Upon completion of three years of classroom teaching as teacher of record, apply through USF to the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to add the “Added Authorization in Reading and Literacy” to your credential.
Learn more about required courses and program learning outcomes by visiting the course catalog:
Teaching Reading, Single Subject Credential, MA
Teaching Reading, Single Subject/Bilingual Authorization Credential, MA
Teaching Reading, Multiple Subject Credential, MA
Teaching Reading, Multiple Subject/Bilingual Authorization Credential, MA
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Candidates who already possess a California teaching credential with English learner authorization may enroll in the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program and complete 14 units of reading coursework without pursuing a masters degree.
Upon completion of three years of classroom teaching as teacher of record, apply through USF to the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to add the “Added Authorization in Reading and Literacy” to your credential.
Learn more about required courses and program learning outcomes by visiting the course catalog:
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Candidates who already possess a California teaching credential with English learner authorization may enroll in the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program and complete a total of 30 units of study (14 units in reading and language arts plus 16 units of related electives in the USF School of Education).
Upon completion of three years of classroom teaching as teacher of record, apply through USF to the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to add the “Added Authorization in Reading and Literacy” to your credential.
Learn more about required courses and program learning outcomes by visiting the course catalog:
Program Delivery
- The reading coursework is organized as a 3-semester sequence (summer, fall, spring) in a cohort model that starts every summer.
- The program is delivered as a hybrid format (some in-person and online coursework).
- All courses, including electives, are offered in an evening and weekend format to accommodate working educators.
- To begin the reading coursework sequence, candidates must have completed pre-requisite literacy instruction courses from their credential program.
- Already credentialed candidates completing elective courses for the MATR may enroll in electives before, concurrent and/or after completing reading coursework.
- Already enrolled USF credential candidates who wish to transfer from MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) to MATR, may request a “Change of Academic Program” from the Teacher Education Department. MAT candidates may also add the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization to their masters program.
School of Education
San Francisco, CA 94117
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.