Online Master of Education in Dyslexia Therapy

Promote Literacy Proficiency in the Classroom and Beyond

You’ve Always Known You Were Destined To Make A Difference

Enter an emerging field to support students with dyslexia and related reading challenges by earning your MEd in Dyslexia Therapy degree with the University of West Alabama Online. You’ll learn to employ research-based strategies for addressing cognitive barriers to literacy, deploying interventions that help students create neural pathways to develop reading proficiency and confidence.

UWA’s MEd in Dyslexia Therapy program aligns with the goals of the Alabama Literacy Act, preparing you to improve reading proficiency in grades K–3. In addition to the online courses, you’ll build dyslexia therapy experience by completing practicum hours.

The University of West Alabama Online offers a culturally and intellectually diverse environment designed with the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. From application to graduation, you can benefit from our affordable tuition, personal support and generous credit transfer policy.

Online Coursework

2-Year Duration

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Dyslexia Therapy Curriculum Rooted in Advanced Research

Inspired by the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy instruction, the MEd in Dyslexia Therapy program curriculum focuses on research-based concepts for elevating reading proficiency. Open doors to rewarding education roles by building expertise in:

Dyslexia Therapy Assessments

Learn to interpret assessments used when administering dyslexia therapy.

Multisensory Reading Instruction

Explore guidelines for helping students with dyslexia build accuracy and fluency.

Metacognitive Skill Development

Study methods for guiding the development of metacognition and written language skills.

Where Flexibility Meets Quality

UWA designs online classes to provide the flexibility to balance school and work commitments. The courses offer the same rigor found on campus, so you can engage in quality education to prepare for career success. As you take classes online, your success coach will offer guidance and assist with your questions.

Careers That Focus on Childhood Literacy

UWA’s Master of Education in Dyslexia Therapy provides qualifications for dyslexia therapy roles in schools and private settings. After completing this affordable program, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Academic Language Therapy Association exam to become a Certified Academic Language Therapist.

5 Careers for Dyslexia Therapy Graduates

  1. Dyslexia therapist: $53,047 per year1
  2. Instructional coach: $64,574 per year2
  3. Reading specialist: $56,942 per year3
  4. Dyslexia specialist: $62,039 per year4
  5. Educational diagnostician: $81,600 per year5

About Us

UWA is located in the heart of Livingston on the western border of the state. As one of the oldest and most prestigious colleges in Alabama, we’ve been helping students pursue their dreams and goals since 1835. Join more than 3,500 online learners and take advantage of our tradition of excellence with our flexible online programs.

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Sources

  1. Salary.com. “Dyslexia Therapist Salary in the United States.” Retrieved Oct. 19, 2023, from https://www.salary.com/.
  2. Salary.com. “Instructional Coach Salaries in the United States.” Retrieved Oct. 19, 2023, from https://www.salary.com/.
  3. Payscale. “Average Reading Specialist Salary.” Retrieved Oct. 19, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  4. Salary.com. “Dyslexia Specialist Salaries in the United States.” Retrieved Oct. 19, 2023, from https://www.salary.com/.
  5. Salary.com. “Educational Diagnostician Salary in the United States.” Retrieved Oct. 19, 2023, from https://www.salary.com/.