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Overview
After graduation, students who pass the state-issued exam and have at least two years of teaching experience can qualify for the professional reading specialist certificate.
The Reading Education program from Texas State University prepares certified teachers to enhance the language and literacy development of all students in diverse educational settings.
Program Mission
The reading education program takes its mission statement of “a community of equity-minded literacy professionals” seriously, as evidenced by faculty’s research interests and work with master’s students, in and out of the classroom. Students can expect a rigorous, research-based learning experience in multiple areas of language and literacy development. Course work deepens teachers’ understanding of theory, research, assessment, and practice within culturally and linguistically diverse settings. Faculty regularly present at conferences and publish with students engaged in classroom research. The program’s goal is to strengthen the pedagogical practice of our students and to actively serve the Pre-K-12 students of Texas and beyond.
Career Options
Career options for reading specialists:
- classroom or intervention teacher
- reading specialist for public or private schools
- district-level director of literacy education
- literacy instructor for universities, community colleges, or adult education programs
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Teaching Literacy with Children’s and Young Adult Literature
- Foundations of Literacy Instruction
- Teaching Reading in the Elementary and Middle Schools
- Developmental Literacy in the Middle and Secondary Schools
- Literacy Methods for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students
- Connecting Reading and Writing in the Classroom
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 52
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Early Childhood Education View 3580 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 52
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
- statement of purpose (3–5 pages, double-spaced) describing current teaching of literacy, objectives in enrolling in the program, and goals for improving literacy instruction
Tuition Fee
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International
27540 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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In-State
12852 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 357 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for San Marcos
921 - 1707 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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