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Overview
If you have a master’s degree Reading Specialist and an initial or professional license in early childhood, elementary, or special education, you can take this program to become an accomplished reading specialist at the PreK-12 school or district level. Reading specialists also become literacy coaches, tutors, staff developers, consultants, and more.
Learn ways to expand struggling students' literacy skills in one-on-one, small group, or classroom settings. You'll also explore how to assess students, teach English language learners, and work with families and communities.
Lesley University's reading specialist programs have earned a reputation for their outstanding graduates.
Learning outcomes
Here, you'll get thorough training in the latest literacy strategies, and work with professors on research and policy. Prepare to be a teacher-leader as you focus on staff professional development. Apply what you're learning through student teaching experience. Finish with the skills and knowledge that will position you for a rewarding career and your students for lifetime success. Employers in Massachusetts prefer to hire Lesley graduates, saying that they are best prepared to enter the classroom on day one.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Literature for Children and Young Adults
- Content Literacy
- Essential Linguistics: What Every Teacher Needs to Know about Language
- The Teaching of Writing (K-12)
- Struggling Readers and Writers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
27 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Special Education Teaching View 3578 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
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 Fee
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International
22950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22950 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
22950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22950 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
1814 - 3756 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000 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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