Overview

You’ll develop strategies and skills to support the diverse learning needs of students in a connected, multicultural and multilingual society. Understanding the importance of the structure of language in teaching literacy skills throughout the grades, helps shape the diagnostic, prescriptive model of teaching that is embedded within the program.

Key Features

Studying Reading Education at Arcadia University, you will:

Gain an in-depth knowledge of literacy research, theory and practice in ways that can provide leadership in local schools and school districts.

Have the option to complete Reading Specialist PreK-12 certification within 1.5 to 2 years as an initial certification program or to add to existing instructional certificates.

Advance your job opportunities as a reading specialist, reading support in schools, libraries and learning centers or after-school programs, a literacy leader in educational settings, a literacy coach, mentor and director.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Reading

Strategic Instruction for Emergent and Content Literacy, K-12

Strategic Instruction for Adolescent Readers and Writers, 7-12

Literature for Children and Youth

ESL: Multilingual/Multicultural Literacies

ESL: Multilingual/Multicultural Assessment

Assessment, Analysis and Instruction in Reading and Writing

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Arcadia University accepts applications throughout the year, and you can begin classes in the spring, summer, or fall.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glenside, United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

A graduate application, including personal statements, to be completed online. Use the following application (please complete the application via desktop for a better user experience).

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended GPA of 3.0 or better.

One transcript from each college, university or professional school attended. Transfer credits included on a transcript must include grades earned; if not, a transcript from the original school must be submitted.

Proof of any Pennsylvania teaching certificates, if applying for a certification program.

Two letters of recommendation. The letters must be of a professional, not personal nature. If the student has been out of school five years or fewer, at least one letter must come from a professor.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22950 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22950 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22950 USD / year

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Living costs

Glenside

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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