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

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions

Language

English

IELTS

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100

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125

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Educational Research Literacy Education View 274 other Masters in Educational Research in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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125

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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

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 12 months.
National

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

30290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30290 USD per year during 12 months.

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Reading Education.

Available Scholarships

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