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Overview
Literacy expands opportunities throughout students’ lives, making the role of a Reading Specialist a highly valued and essential individual in today’s classroom. Upon graduation, students will have extensive practicum experiences in assessment, case report development, instruction preparation and delivery, and more.
Graduates of the Reading and Literacy - Reading Specialist program at Lewis University will be eligible to teach reading to students and provide technical assistance and professional development in reading to other teachers.
Career options
- Reading Specialist
- Literacy Coach
- Reading Teacher
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Child and Adolescent Literature
- Teaching Reading to the Diverse Learner
- Theory and Practice for Intervention and Remediation of Reading
- Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading Problems
- Instruction and Resources for Developing Multiliteracies
- Organizational Systems in Educational Leadership
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Duolingo English Test 105
Credits
39 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Literacy Education View 161 other Masters in Literacy Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Duolingo English Test 105
Other requirements
General requirements
- Illinois Professional Educator License
- Fulfillment of House Bill 150 (Survey of Exceptional Children and Adolescents or Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities)
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 for the final 60 credit hours of study
- Official college transcripts from all institutions previously attended
- Successful completion of the Lewis University College of Education and Social Sciences Graduate Writing Examination
- Submission of a graduate application form with non-refundable application fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Evidence of two (2) years of successful teaching experience by the end of the program
Tuition Fee
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International
25350 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
25350 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Chicago
1297 - 2491 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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