Overview

The Education - Reading Specialist master's degree at Saint Joseph's University is an online programme 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 programme without a certification may need additional courses.

Through Saint Joseph's 4+1 programme, current education and non-education majors can also start earning credits towards the MS in reading specialist online programme, 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 programme and will analyze, design, implement and evaluate literacy curricula. This master's programme also leads to an instruction I certificate in Pennsylvania. Graduates teach in educational settings such as:

Parochial
Private
Public
Charter

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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 Programme

Literacy Practicum

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-15 00:00:00 , International

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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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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.

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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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In-State

21096 USD / year

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Funding

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

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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