Overview

The Reading with a concentration in K-12 Reading Specialist programme from Virginia Commonwealth University include psycholinguistics, word study, media literacy and more. Applicants must have an active renewable teaching license and three years of successful classroom experience, where reading instruction was an important responsibility.

Student learning outcomes

Reading core outcomes

Demonstrate content knowledge to support literacy and language learning

Effectively plan instruction or fulfill other professional responsibilities that attend to learner differences

Effectively apply knowledge, skills and dispositions in practice

K-12 reading specialist concentration-specific outcome

Develop skills integral to the literacy professional role to support teacher professional development

Career Paths

Reading Specialist

Literacy Coach

Reading Interventionist

Literacy Programme Coordinator

Title I Reading Teacher

Remedial Reading Teacher

Reading Curriculum Developer

Reading Assessment Specialist

Reading Tutor

Elementary or Secondary Reading Teacher

Educational Consultant (specializing in literacy)

Literacy Advocate

Instructional Coach (focusing on literacy)

Reading Clinic Director

Literacy Programme Director

Academic Coach

Education Researcher (focusing on literacy)

Literacy Outreach Coordinator

Professional Development Trainer (specializing in reading)

Reading Lab Instructor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis and Correction of Reading Problems

Organizing and Implementing Reading Programmes

Democracy, Equity and Ethics in Education

Literacy for Adults

Teaching Language Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline

Should have an active renewable teaching license

Three letters of recommendation addressing the student’s potential for graduate study in education

Statement of intent

Transcripts of all previous college work

Virginia Commonwealth University requires international students to meet specific health insurance standards. For complete information, please consult a university representative.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Out-of-State

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18724 USD / year

≈ 18724 USD / year

Additional Details

Yearly Tuition Fee for In-State Residents: $18,724 USD.

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Student learning outcomes

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

Scholarships Information

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