Overview

This Special Education (Reading Specialist, non-licensure) program offered by Fitchburg State University defines the knowledge and skills necessary for effective assessment, instruction and leadership in the field of reading.

It responds to the needs of school districts by preparing specialists in leadership roles, as well as to the needs of students with a wide range of abilities. This concentration does not lead to Reading Specialist licensure. Initial licensure or permission of the Program Chair is required for entry into this concentration.

Career Opportunities

Literacy Coach
Private Academic Tutor

Accreditation

This program has been approved by NCATE through the International Literacy Association and by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Development, Differences and Disorders
Understanding the Structure of the English Language
Specialized Reading Approaches
The Assessment of Writing Skills and Writing Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Three letters of recommendation
Professional resume
Copy of initial or professional teaching license
Official transcripts of graduate level course work from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)
Graduate application and fee
An essay, no more than one page in length, in response to one of the following questions:
Tell us about a positive situation in which you helped a person and made a significant difference in that person’s life.
What are the most important factors in establishing a long-term working relationship with students, friends, etc.?
Tell us about a significant event that involved you in a teaching or helping mode.
Describe the situation as it occurred at the time.
What did you do in that particular situation?

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

3510 USD / year

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Out-of-State

3510 USD / year

≈ 3510 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

3510 USD / year

≈ 3510 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition, In-State and Out-of-State: $1,170 per 6 credits

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