Overview

The Education - Reading Specialist master's degree at Saint Joseph's University is an online program for teacher candidates seeking Level 1 instructional certification as well as current classroom teachers who want to become literacy or reading specialists. Candidates who don't have an educational background will be able to complete the PA reading specialist certification while pursuing this education master's degree. Students entering the program without a certification may need additional courses.

Through Saint Joseph's 4+1 program, current education and non-education majors can also start earning credits towards the MS in reading specialist online program, allowing them to earn a master's degree in just five years.

What Can You Do With A Reading Specialist Master's Degree?

Individuals who earn a reading specialist degree go on to become reading specialists, acting as consultants in planning the direction and supervision of a school’s reading program and will analyze, design, implement and evaluate literacy curricula. This master's program also leads to an instruction I certificate in Pennsylvania. Graduates teach in educational settings such as:

Parochial
Private
Public
Charter

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing in the Curriculum
Psychology of Literacy
Assessment & Instruction in Literacy K-3
Assessment & Instruction in Literacy 4-12
Critical Exploration of Literacy Research
Planning & Organizing a Literacy Program

Literacy Practicum

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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More details

Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a demonstrated record of academic success.
Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
Submit a personal statement.
Submit resume.
Submit one letter of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21096 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21096 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21096 USD / year

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What Can You Do With A Reading Specialist Master's Degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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