Overview

The Instructional Specialist (Reading Specialist PK-12) MSc program offered at Emporia State University does not require Kansas state licensure completion and is open to out-of-state applicants.

The program is available online and is designed to:

provide specialized training for teachers to work with children in the classroom or in reading programs;
enhance a teacher’s expertise in reading to serve as a district- or building-level leader as an instructional specialist, reading teacher, or literacy coach;
provide coursework that may be transferred to other states with the approval of the licensing state;
prepare educators for teaching reading and language arts in a community college;
provide master’s level preparation for doctoral programs in reading and language arts;
provide the coursework and requirements for a Kansas Initial Specialist License—Reading Specialist through an accredited program. The ESU Reading Specialist Program is accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education and NCATE.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applications of Developmental Theories

Information Literacy

Differentiating Instruction

Instructional Leadership and Coaching

Teaching/Learning Models

Leadership and Coaching Practicum

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Special Education Educational Research View 340 other Masters in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

GPA: dependent on academic program
Non-native English speakers should submit official English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test) scores. Non-native English speakers who do not submit a test score will need to take an English placement exam upon arrival to Emporia State University.
Emporia State University offers beginner, intermediate and advanced courses for students who need to improve their communication skills.
The duration of time to complete the Intensive English Program is based on the English Proficiency Test score as well as the student's initiative and performance in class. Students may be allowed to enroll in one or more academic courses while enrolled in the Intensive English Program depending on their placement scores.

Tuition Fee

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International

11296 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11296 USD per year during 12 months.
National

11296 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11296 USD per year during 12 months.

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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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