Master of Science in Reading
The Master of Science in Reading is offered with two emphases. Emphasis 1 provides Reading Specialist Licensure and is designed for the teacher seeking Reading Licensure.The courses required for licensure are READ-720, READ-834, READ-845, READ-848, READ-870, READ-871, READ-872, READ-873, READ-874, TCHL-854, TCHL-891 and SPED-738. Emphasis II (Classroom Reading Teacher) is designed for the teacher who wishes to be a better classroom teacher of reading but does not wish to seek licensure. The courses required are READ-870, READ-871, READ-872 and READ-873 with 9 additional reading or reading related hours selected in consultation with the advisor.
Candidates may choose from two different plans when pursuing their master's degree, Option I or Option III, both of which are described fully in Graduate Degrees and Options of the University Catalog. Option I requires 39 hours for Reading Specialist, and 33 hours for Classroom Reading Teacher, including a thesis; Option III requires 39 hours for Reading Specialist, and 36 hours for Classroom Reading Teacher, no thesis required.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
- June
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years of PSA (Contact our PSA counselor for more information)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Science in Reading degree program must meet requirements for teaching licensure. Candidates must obtain a GPA of 3.00 in the undergraduate major field, including the student teaching semester. Conditional entry will be given if the GPA in the undergraduate major field is below 3.00. A GPA of 3.00 must be attained within the first nine hours of coursework to gain full admission. Candidates must also submit a writing sample for evaluation using a topic aligned with the Reading Graduate Knowledge Base.
Candidates in teaching positions must submit two recommendation forms from a PK-12 administrator, peer teacher, and/or university professor. Candidates not in teaching positions must submit two recommendation forms from university professors.
A portfolio must be submitted for evaluation.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19560 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 60 USD
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