The program is designed for those candidates who do not necessarily have a teaching license but want to get a master's degree in reading. The master's only program is designed to provide professional training in literacy for administrators, literacy coaches, policy makers and elementary and secondary-level teachers in private schools that do not require a teaching license. The non-licensure track is for students who are not interested in obtaining reading specialist endorsement. This track is designed for those students who seek to work in schools, institutions and agencies that do not require state licensure or certification. Many literacy specialists work outside of the traditional K-12 public school classroom. Program study may include an intensive search of the professional literature on literacy or selected field experiences in public, private or governmental reading program that provide literacy services to clients. In addition, candidates tutor struggling readers and aid in the diagnosis and remediation of reading problems. This degree does not provide a Reading Specialist Endorsement.
Program Highlights
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30-credit hour program (Estimated completion: 3-4 semesters)
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Asynchronous online course format
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Practicum (in your local school division)
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Affordable and state-competitive tuition
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Focus on linguistic and cultural diversity
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No GRE/MAT scores required
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Distinguished Faculty Members
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Accredited by CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
Careers
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Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Tutors
Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.
Instructional Coordinators
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.
Requirements
Students must:
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Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university;
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Have an undergraduate grade point average of 2.80 and an average of 3.00 in the major, preferably education;
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Have two letters of recommendation from former professors, principals or educators;
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Submit an essay;
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Have an interview with the graduate program director;
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Have official copies of all transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework and degrees sent to Graduate Admissions; and
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Submit an online application, which includes an essay and recommendations, official transcripts to the MSED in Reading Education program.
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Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
VA Public School Employees
Students are eligible for a 25% discount if they are enrolled in graduate education courses related to PK-12 schooling and are current employees of Virginia public school divisions.
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