Overview

The Reading Specialization programme at Hood College focus on reading achievement at the federal, state and local levels, highly trained reading specialists and literacy coaches are in demand in the K-12 educational environment.

What You’ll Learn

Open to certified teachers who will have taught for three or more years by the time the degree is conferred, the program deepens understanding and broadens competencies in the field. Many classes are taught by highly qualified reading specialists, affording candidates the advantage of hands-on literacy experience at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technology for Literacy, Leadership & Learning
Introduction to Educational Research
Educational Philosophy in a Diverse Society

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Frederick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

One copy of official transcripts from the institution where the highest degree was conferred.
A copy of the Maryland Educator's Certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Interview with program director.
Writing sample to be completed during the interview.

An applicant to the graduate program in reading specialization must already hold teacher certification to apply. This program does not issue teacher certification.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7800 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7800 USD / year

≈ 7800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7800 USD / year

≈ 7800 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

What You’ll Learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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