MA in Literacy Leadership in Chicago United States | Roosevelt University

This program equips certified educators from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as post-secondary instructors, for diverse leadership positions in language and literacy education. Designed for licensed teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of reading and literacy pedagogy, it empowers them to drive social justice initiatives in educational settings. The Master of Arts in Literacy Leadership develops certified teachers into skilled, inclusive leaders in language and literacy education. Graduates qualify to supplement their Illinois teaching credentials with specialized endorsements in reading specialist, reading teacher, LBS1, or bilingual/ESL instruction. The curriculum aligns with the International Literacy Association's professional benchmarks and holds national recognition from ILA along with Illinois state approval. Illinois reading specialist endorsement requirements are seamlessly incorporated into the program, which also provides coursework for ESL or bilingual certification. Foundational classes cover essential topics including language and reading fundamentals, disciplinary literacy, reading assessment techniques, and instructional methods for reading, writing, and language development. Beyond core requirements, educators cultivate leadership skills by selecting a specialization track: either reading specialist or bilingual/ESL literacy.