The literacy major provides prospective teachers with the tools to support reading and writing instruction, benefiting their students across disciplines by improving comprehension. Candidates will study effective teaching and assessment strategies for the development of reading, writing, presentation and speaking skills. This specific degree is for secondary majors, but we also offer one for elementary majors.
In this program, you’ll take coursework in children’s/young adult literature, content literacy, writing across the curriculum, and literacy assessments. We encourage you to become a member of the Eastern Reading Council, which supports community literacy activities.
March 2027
Eastern Washington University
526 5th Street,
Cheney,
Washington,
99004, United States
September 2027
Eastern Washington University
526 5th Street,
Cheney,
Washington,
99004, United States
Admission Requirements
Complete all in-person and online admission requirements.
A grade ≥B- in all prerequisite courses listed below is required.
GPA Requirement: a minimum ≥2.8 GPA.
Provide scores for the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B), SAT, and/or ACT (Reading, Writing, and Math). This is a state requirement that must be met before full admission.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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Over half of all graduates have a job secured before finishing their program, and 75 percent of alumni have jobs directly related to their major.
