Overview

Why Choose Reading Specialist at SU?

The Reading Specialist program at Salisbury University reflects Salisbury University’s mission to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and core values necessary to participate in a democratic society and interdependent world. We accomplish this through small classes taught by experienced scholars and professionals and a curriculum aligned to the 2017 International Reading Association Standards for Literacy Professionals.

Theory and practice are complimentary throughout program course work at SU. An essential element of the program is fostering candidates’ awareness of and ability to act as advocates for teachers, students, families, and communities in relation to literacy learning and instruction. Through coursework, candidates will critically evaluate literacy curriculum, instruction, and policy in their own professional contexts. Clinical practicum with individual students and small groups provides candidates with hands-on experience.

Additionally, candidates will have opportunities to prepare professional presentations and publications, and to take leadership roles in community literacy activities and political advocacy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literacy: History and Theory

Writing: Processes and Products

Emergent Literacies

Adolescent Literacies

Diversity, Equity and Literacy

Literacy Assessments

Leadership for Literacy Programs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 27 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salisbury, United States

Disciplines

Literacy Education View 214 other Masters in Literacy Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates for the M.Ed. Reading Specialist Program must submit the Application for Graduate Program Admission, the application fee, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and the Residency/Domicile Information form (if applying for in-state tuition as a Maryland resident) and the following additional application documents requirements of the Reading Specialist Program.

submit an application for admission, including two recommendations from qualified individuals who support the candidate’s ability for graduate study in reading;
possess an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher;
possess a current elementary, secondary, or K-12 teaching certificate;
Meet with an advisor in the department to discuss the program of study.

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

11806 USD / year

≈ 11806 USD / year
Out-of-State

11806 USD / year

≈ 11806 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6526 USD / year

≈ 6526 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Regional Hagerstown: $535 per credit

Living costs

Salisbury

United States

1300 - 2201 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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