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Overview
About Reading Education at University of Pittsburgh
Candidates take a six-credit sequence of research courses that allow them to study their own practice or advance their knowledge in the field of reading education.
Coursework is completed in a blended format of on-campus and online study. Upon completion of the program and a passing score on the Praxis exam, candidates are eligible to earn the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Reading Specialist Certificate. In addition, upon completion of the program and successful performance on the comprehensive exam, candidates earn a Master of Education degree in Reading Education. This program provides candidates with the PDE-required 24 post-baccalaureate credits to earn the level II teaching certificate. Candidates have the option to participate in a year-long internship in a local school district that provides participants with a tax-free tuition stipend.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATION
- HUMAN LEARNING
- CONCEPTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD
- DEVELOPMENT: MIDDLE CHILDHOOD/ADOLESCENCE
- EDUCATION AND SOCIETY
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
Rolling admissions
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Educational Research Literacy Education View 452 other Masters in Educational Research in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- application fee of $50
- Goal statement
- your resume or curriculum vita
- contact information for three academic or professional contacts to later be invited to provide letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
24962 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24962 USD per year during 12 months.
Part-time: LOCAL: $1,003 per credit NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: $1,728 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
1148 - 1944 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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