Overview

Course overview

The Curriculum and Instruction - Reading Education program at University of Virginia is designed to develop knowledge about science-based reading instruction and effective and efficient reading assessment and instruction at both the elementary and secondary levels. The program also develops students as literacy leaders in their schools and districts and prepares individuals for literacy work in community colleges, industry, adult education programs, commercial education centers, and private practice.

In the reading education program students will:

Understand science-based reading instruction and the cognitive underpinnings of reading development
Learn how to implement evidence-based reading assessment and instruction
Understand the broad range of reading profiles for students in school settings and how to address heterogeneous learning needs
Understand how to use data to drive instructional decision making
Develop the ability to integrate reading research and theory into practice
Learn to lead a school site in the implementation of evidence-based core literacy instruction, as well as supplemental instruction for students who have difficulties learning how to read

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading Foundations for Diverse Learners
Understanding the Code: Phonics, Phonological Awareness, Orthography
Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas
Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Dyslexia
Reading Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making
Teaching Writing

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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Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Along with their online application form, all applicants must submit the following as part of the online application:

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, verifying proof of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent).
A current resume or CV.
A short personal statement detailing the ways in which the applicant believes the program will help them meet their professional goals.
An academic writing sample (review the writing sample guidelines tab on this page).
Contact information for at least two people who can act as references for the applicant, including at least one direct supervisor.

Tuition Fee

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International

18660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 622 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

18660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 622 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

18660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 622 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

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