Overview

The Reading Specialization program from Texas A&M University - Kingsville emphasizes building on student's strengths and on providing instruction appropriate for their individual needs. The program results in a master of science degree and certification as a Reading Specialist by the Texas Education Agency after passing the Texas state certification exam.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Reading Specialist certificate program must:

Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Meet requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies at Texas A&M University-Kingsville ( GoApplyTexas.org)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Using Trade Books to Teach Rdg
Developmental Reading
Improving Reading in Sec Sch
Sem in Spec Probs in Rdg
Clin Practicum in Reading
Rdg Diagnosis & Remediation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GRE^®

146 _(verbal)

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit the online application via ApplyTexas.
$50 nonrefundable application fee.
Official transcripts and records.
Proof of English Proficiency
Students applying for a graduate program in business must submit the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT; Code#6822).
Personal statement, resume, letters of recommendation (2 or 3) are optional for some graduate programs.
Copy of biographical page of your passport.
Financial documents required for issuance of I-20. (If admitted)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14561 USD / year

≈ 14561 USD / year
Out-of-State

14561 USD / year

≈ 14561 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6157 USD / year

≈ 6157 USD / year

Living costs

Kingsville

United States

921 - 1707 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

Admission Requirements

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Kingsville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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