Overview

Why Study Literacy with PDE Reading Specialist Certification at Wilkes University?

Literacy is every teacher’s responsibility, and Wilkes University offers a comprehensive program that addresses the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for effective literacy instruction and program planning.

The International Literacy Association (ILA) notes that illiteracy affects not only the daily life of those who experience it, but also society as a whole. If you’re passionate about helping others to read, write, listen, understand, and communicate effectively, a Master of Science in Education with a major in Literacy can open doors for you and your students.

By combining theory and application, you will learn how to assess, diagnose and teach students to be active listeners, speakers, readers and writers. In addition, you will leave the program with the most current research-based tools necessary to facilitate literacy initiatives in your own school district.

You’ll learn what the science says about the teaching and learning of reading and how to apply these best practices in your classroom; how to design a curriculum that will meet the needs of diverse learners, particularly those who experience difficulty with literacy; and, how to utilize adult learning theory in order to initiate literacy initiatives within your classroom, school, district, and community.
You’ll take courses designed in response to the newest International Literacy Association (ILA) standards regarding the preparation of literacy professionals, with attention to 21st century literacies and brain-based research. In addition to the ILA standards, program courses are aligned with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).
You’ll explore courses and field experiences that are designed to ensure that you are prepared for the challenges you’ll face as a contemporary reading specialist and literacy leader.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literacy Acquisition and Development (Reading and Writing)
Advanced Linguistics: Language Foundations for Teachers of Reading, Writing, and Spelling
Applying Brain Research to Literacy Development and Instruction
Best Practices in the Assessment and Remediation of Struggling Readers and Writers
Literacy Development and Literature for Adolescents
World of Literature for Children and Adolescents

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Wilkes Barre, United States

Disciplines

Literacy Education View 127 other Masters in Literacy Education in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Application
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Proof of English Proficiency
Financial Verification
Passport/Visa

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17640 USD / full

≈ 17640 USD / full
Out-of-State

17640 USD / full

≈ 17640 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

17640 USD / full

≈ 17640 USD / full

Funding

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