Master of Education in Dyslexia Therapy

Prepare to empower students with dyslexia to reach their potential as readers by pursuing your Master of Education in Dyslexia Therapy degree with the University of West Alabama Online. You'll learn to employ innovative tools and strategies for educating learners who struggle with reading, providing guidance that promotes literacy in the classroom and beyond.

The MEd in Dyslexia Therapy program explores an array of concepts for delivering higher-level language instruction to elevate reading proficiency. The coursework is inspired by the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy instruction, presenting research-based practices that enable you to meet the needs of each student. You'll also complete 720 clinical practicum hours in administering dyslexia therapy to prepare to thrive in this field.

After completing the MEd program, you'll be eligible to sit for the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) exam, providing a track for becoming a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT). Pursue that option to gain a credential for roles focusing on addressing cognitive barriers to literacy, helping students create neural pathways to develop reading proficiency and confidence.

UWA's MEd in Dyslexia Therapy program supports the goals of the Alabama Literacy Act, which strives to enable K–3 students to gain an aptitude for reading. You can complete this affordable program in two years with the skills for dyslexia therapy and teaching roles in schools or private settings. Learn more.