Reading Development and Instruction
Graduate Programs
Study structured literacy and reading science
Our 100% online graduate programs in Reading Development and Instruction offer educators and other professionals deep engagement with reading development, assessment, instruction, and intervention. Grounded in science and designed for practice, our programs equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to implement effective literacy practices across a variety of settings.
- Put Research into Practice:
Make informed decisions that drive literacy growth - Earn the Level B Assessment Qualification:
Receive hands-on diagnostic experience with specialized literacy assessments - Further Your Career:
Pursue roles in educational, community, and research settings
The next application deadline is August 15, 2026 for programs commencing in Winter 2027.
Program Highlights
Additional Information
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Graduate Diploma in Education
- Study part-time
- Earn the Level B Assessment qualification
- Option to transfer into the Master of Education program
The Graduate Diploma in Education (Reading Development and Instruction) is a four-course online graduate diploma designed for educators and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of reading development and to strengthen literacy outcomes through evidence-informed practices.
Master of Education
- Study part-time or full-time
- Earn the Level B Assessment qualification
- Choose from course, project, and thesis routes
The Master of Education (Reading Development and Instruction) is an online graduate program offering advanced study of evidence-based approaches to reading development, assessment, instruction, and intervention. This program prepares graduates for roles in educational, community, and research settings.
Student Testimonial
“ Throughout my time in the RDI program, I gained knowledge and skills around teaching reading which I believe all teachers would benefit from. The courses were equipped with useful resources and activities to enhance my learnings. Our instructors were very supportive and responsive whenever they were needed and it was evident that they wanted nothing less than to see our growth and confidence around RDI. I can truly say that I feel much more confident in my ability to teach reading and to be able to target specific areas where students may be struggling after completing this program."
Kaitlin Clarke
RDI Program Graduate
Enhance Your Career
Graduates from the Reading Development and Instruction program may pursue a variety of literacy-focused roles across educational, community, and research settings. These include roles such as reading specialists, literacy coaches, classroom and literacy support teachers, reading intervention specialists, community literacy practitioners, and private literacy practitioners. Graduates are also well positioned for roles as literacy program specialists within school systems and educational organizations, educational consultants, policy specialists, as well as researchers and future PhD scholars.
Contact Us
Admission Inquiries for Graduate Programs
Address:
Faculty of Education, Office of Academic Programs
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
A1B 3X8
Email:
edgradadmiss@mun.ca
Telephone:
(709) 864-8587
Apply Today
The next application deadline is August 15, 2026 for programs commencing in Winter 2027.
Submit Your Application