Overview

Students apply theory in their courses as they complete projects designed to help them to synthesize literacy skills related to teaching, assessing, collecting, and analyzing data while designing programs to meet individual and group needs.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the Reading Specialist program at American International College, the candidate in the Reading Specialist Program will:

Possess a firm knowledge of the broad foundations of literacy, including the sociolinguistic fundamentals of reading and writing processes and instruction, research, and methodology.

Be able to utilize a wide range of instructional practices and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction, including technology-based practices and children’s literature to meet the needs of diverse students.

Understand and use diverse diagnostic tools and assessment data to plan, evaluate, and revise effective instruction that meets the needs of all students, including those at different developmental stages and those from differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds. In addition, candidates will be able to communicate results of assessments to students, parents, colleagues, and the broader community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Developmental Reading

Speech and Language Development

Specialized Practices in Reading

Advanced Analysis of Reading and Language Arts

Effective Literacy Coaching Strategies to Improve Student Achievement

Organization, Administration, and Supervision of Reading Program

Teaching Language Arts and the Writing Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-33

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

$50 non-refundable application fee

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required (regardless of whether or not a degree was earned), including proof of a baccalaureate degree. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must receive a course by course credit evaluation through a recognized service. AIC accepts evaluations from all active members associated with NACES. For more information please visit: naces.org

Two letters of recommendation. It is preferred that one letter be from an immediate supervisor

Copy of License

Proof of teaching for a minimum of one year at time of application

Personal statement

Work experience

Proof of teaching for a minimum of one year at time of application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 USD / year

≈ 15000 USD / year
Out-of-State

15000 USD / year

≈ 15000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15000 USD / year

≈ 15000 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1020 - 1350 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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