Overview

You’ll get a foundation in theory, and the skills and training in strategies and approaches that will position you for a successful career. That's because employers in Massachusetts prefer to hire Lesley graduates, saying that they are best prepared to enter the classroom on day one.

Learning outcomes

At Lesley University, Reading Specialist programs have earned a reputation for producing outstanding graduates.

Reading specialist. Reading interventionist. Literacy coach. Literacy coordinator. Staff developer. These are a few of the roles you’ll be prepared for when you finish this program. During your studies, you’ll take a variety of literacy and literature courses. Learn how to assess students to provide them with the appropriate instructional approach.

Take language and writing courses, and a research course that allows you to dig even deeper into literacy issues. Apply your coursework during student teaching opportunities. You’ll emerge confident in your skills and ability to make a vital difference for students who need your help.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literacy and Literature: Methods and Materials (1-6)

Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

Constructing Mathematical Understanding for Number Theory

Designing Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom

Content Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Cambridge, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts

Foreign Academic Credentials Evaluation

2 Letters of Recommendation

English Language Proficiency

Teaching Licenses

Written Personal Statement

Current Résumé

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

15750 USD / year

≈ 15750 USD / year
Out-of-State

15750 USD / year

≈ 15750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15750 USD / year

≈ 15750 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cambridge

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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