Overview

The Master of Education (MEd) in Reading Program (Reading Specialist K-12) at Bridgewater State University is built on a 50-year legacy of augmenting the professional development and intellectual growth of practicing educators. It focuses on literacy development, assessment, and instruction of students with diverse learning and literacy needs.

Features

A Master of Education in Reading from Bridgewater State University offers:

Diverse faculty with extensive teaching experience and ongoing participation in education research, scholarly publication and professional organizations
Compliance with recommendations of the Professional Standards and Ethics Committee and the Advisory Group to the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and Joint Task Force of the International Reading Association (IRA) Role 7, Reading/Literacy Supervisor and Consultant
Prepractica and practica opportunities
Small classes facilitating a more personalized learning experience
Hybrid courses and cohorts available
Benefits of a state institution that has been training teachers for more than 170 years
Affordable tuition, whether you live in state or out of state

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Improving Literacy Instruction

Case Studies in Literacy Acquisition and Development

Literacy Assessment Principles and Techniques

Issues in Literacy Education for Social Justice

Research in Literacy Teaching and Learning

Supervision and Administration of Literacy Programs

Literacy Curriculum Development and Implementation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National application is accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Education Literacy Education View 3593 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application and $50 application fee
Resume
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.8 based upon four years of course work or a 3.0 based on the last 60 credits
Personal statement
Letters of Recommendation - A rating of 1 ("Highly Recommended") on three letters of recommendation (at least one from a teaching supervisor and one from someone who has knowledge of the applicant's aptitude for advanced scholarship)
Possession of a Massachusetts State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education active license OR a qualifying score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Communication and Literacy Skills (01)

Tuition Fee

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International

15060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 502 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

15060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 502 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

15060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 502 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Bridgewater

1289 - 2669 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Reading.

Available Scholarships

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