Online Reading Degree :: Accredited Universities

Reading education works best when it holds to high international standards.

It works best when it honors diversity.

Earn your master's degree in reading from Minnesota State Mankato, and practice reading education the way it works best.

If you're a teacher or administrator interested in the latest evidence-based findings in reading instruction for K-12 students, then our program is for you. Our knowledgeable and committed professors teach cutting-edge theory and practice, so students are prepared to plan, implement, and assess effective classroom, building, and district-wide reading programs in ways that make measurable differences for K-12 students.

Our program goes beyond what you'll find at other universities - we focus on the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse readers, the need for Response to Intervention, and content area reading. While you work toward your master's degree, you fulfill some of the requirements for coursework for Minnesota K-12 reading licensure.

You'll find the program flexible enough to accommodate your schedule, whether you're currently working as a teacher or in another field. Courses are offered on-line.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading is designed for elementary, middle or secondary teachers who desire to work with students with reading competencies. This program enhances their instructional expertise as well as adding a Reading specialist endorsement to their Louisiana teaching certificate.

Prerequisites for this program include a valid teaching license as well as admission to the graduate school.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Applicants must hold valid teaching license.

International students for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.

- Submit Official TOEFL scores (www.toefl.org) (Minimum TOEFL score of 500 paper, 173 computer, or 61 internet-based.

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Ideal for those who already possess a teaching license and for professionals seeking additional credentials, our M.Ed. in Reading program provides students with a graduate degree that enhances the teaching of literacy, including reading, writing, speaking, viewing and language development for all populations. The curriculum covers a variety of teaching strategies and assessments that emphasize current, research-based best practices reflecting state literacy standards.

Designed by practicing professionals, the Master's in Education in Reading is an online program. Although a few classes may be offered on campus as they are taken by other endorsement areas, this program is designed to be a fast paced online program for current educators.

Current teachers not wishing to complete an entire Master of Education degree can take up to 9 credit hours as a non-degree seeking student. Plus, our Teacher Education program is nationally approved through the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).

Entry Requirements

Applicants seeking a master's degree from Regis University must possess a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

Minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on degree-bearing transcript with option of supplying additional coursework transcripts

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The M.Ed. Reading concentration is designed for certified teachers who want to develop advanced skills in literacy teaching, and earn their State of Florida reading specialist certification and reading endorsement.

You’ll learn how to implement an integrated language arts program, assess literacy levels and apply current research and instructional approaches to improve students’ reading and writing skills.

Why choose a master's degree in Reading at Saint Leo?

In the 36 credit-hour M.Ed. Reading program, you will hone your teaching skills in reading instruction through studying:

- Curriculum development theory, research and policy

- Instructional and assessment strategies

- Integration of reading and writing

- Reading theory and recommended practice in K-12 educational environments

- Applied linguistics, cross-cultural communication, and second language acquisition

- Assessment measures to determine students' literacy levels in elementary and secondary schools

- Diagnosing, prescribing and implementing reading plans for improvement

- Educational research in policymaking

Saint Leo has built a solid reputation in the educational community for our quality programs that produce tomorrow's leaders in the classroom. In 2011, Saint Leo’s Education department was named a national finalist for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award. Our instructors are current practitioners in the field of school administration and regular presenters at national and international conferences.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's and/or master's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

If you do not earned a GPA of 3.0 , then you must submit GRE or MAT score.

International applicants
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For non-native English speaking students ,provide proof of English language proficiency, demonstrated in at least one of the following ways:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

- A minimum score of 450 on the verbal component of the SAT

- Grades of B or higher in English composition courses where English is the language of instruction

- For transfer students, two semesters with grades of B or higher in English composition courses at regionally accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States

- Successful completion of an Association of International Educators-recognized ESL program

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Books - $1,200

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The MS in Reading degree is intended for people who work in literacy settings, yet not in the traditional B-12 school settings requiring teacher certification. For example, literacy volunteers, international students, parents, private school providers, after school program coordinators, counselors in prison settings, and so forth, may apply for this graduate degree. It is also open to teachers with expired certification who are interested in working in the non-school setting. The intent of the program is to help graduate students learn about teaching literacy, especially how to engage children and young adults in literacy learning. While all students will take certain required courses, there is flexibility built into the program structure to encourage individual interests. This program does NOT lead to teacher certification.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a bachelors degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 GPA.

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To be considered for admission to UAlbany graduate programs, you must have completed a degree program equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree prior to enrolling.

Since proven English proficiency is required to ensure success in UAlbany’s graduate programs, the TOEFL or the IELTS exam is required for students whose native language is not English.

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