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Master of Science in Reading

The Master of Science in Reading is offered with two emphases. Emphasis 1 provides Reading Specialist Licensure and is designed for the teacher seeking Reading Licensure.The courses required for licensure are READ-720, READ-834, READ-845, READ-848, READ-870, READ-871, READ-872, READ-873, READ-874, TCHL-854, TCHL-891 and SPED-738. Emphasis II (Classroom Reading Teacher) is designed for the teacher who wishes to be a better classroom teacher of reading but does not wish to seek licensure. The courses required are READ-870, READ-871, READ-872 and READ-873 with 9 additional reading or reading related hours selected in consultation with the advisor.

Candidates may choose from two different plans when pursuing their master's degree, Option I or Option III, both of which are described fully in Graduate Degrees and Options of the University Catalog. Option I requires 39 hours for Reading Specialist, and 33 hours for Classroom Reading Teacher, including a thesis; Option III requires 39 hours for Reading Specialist, and 36 hours for Classroom Reading Teacher, no thesis required.

Intakes

Jan
Aug
June

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

PSW Opportunity

2 Years of PSA (Contact our PSA counselor for more information)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Science in Reading degree program must meet requirements for teaching licensure. Candidates must obtain a GPA of 3.00 in the undergraduate major field, including the student teaching semester. Conditional entry will be given if the GPA in the undergraduate major field is below 3.00. A GPA of 3.00 must be attained within the first nine hours of coursework to gain full admission. Candidates must also submit a writing sample for evaluation using a topic aligned with the Reading Graduate Knowledge Base.

Candidates in teaching positions must submit two recommendation forms from a PK-12 administrator, peer teacher, and/or university professor. Candidates not in teaching positions must submit two recommendation forms from university professors.

A portfolio must be submitted for evaluation.

Pittsburg State University