Overview

At Reading at Worcester State University you’ll build knowledge and competence in language development, reading theory and instruction, and meeting the needs of all learners. You’ll translate theory into practice through hands-on practicum experiences. Your studies culminate in a literacy research project and an electronic portfolio of work that not only demonstrates your successful completion of all program competencies, but also helps you to advance your career.

Careers

Graduates of our renowned program are qualified to work as reading specialists, literacy coaches, and literacy/English language arts directors. Although many pursue these specific careers, others remain classroom teachers, enhancing their instruction with their reading specialist background.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Foundations of Education

Research in Education

Seminar: Research in the Content Concentration

Reading Content Courses

Technology and Literacy in the Classroom

Advanced Foundations of Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 SCH

40-43

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

Education Literature Teaching View 352 other Masters in Literature in United States

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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

Duolingo English Test

100

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

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98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

A teaching license at the initial or professional level

Completion of a foundation course in reading, taken as an undergraduate or graduate, or significant experience in teaching reading

Completion of a course in human, child, or adolescent development at the undergraduate or graduate level

Proof of passing the Communication and Literacy (Reading and Writing) and Foundations of Reading MTELs

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

3024 USD / year

≈ 3024 USD / year
Out-of-State

3024 USD / year

≈ 3024 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3024 USD / year

≈ 3024 USD / year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 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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Overview

Careers

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

Worcester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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