Program Overview
The Developmental Reading at The University of Iowa is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Developmental Reading programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 28,646 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,440 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Iowa City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Developmental Reading programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Literacy Learning and Teaching III
- Methods: Secondary Reading
- Early Literacy Development and Instruction
- Reading and Writing Across Intermediate Grades
- Advanced Reading Clinic Techniques
- Advanced Reading Clinic Practicum
- Seminar: Research and Current Issues (Reading)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- The Master of Arts program in developmental reading requires a minimum of 33 s.h. of graduate credit with thesis and a minimum of 35 s.h. of graduate credit without thesis. The program prepares graduate students for positions as reading specialists in kindergarten and grades 1-12. The required course work develops the skills, knowledge, and competence needed for supervisory, curricular, and remedial teaching positions in reading. The program also builds a background in reading for students who want to specialize further in the area and eventually to teach and/or conduct research at a college or university.
- Successful completion of this program, combined with one year of successful teaching experience that includes teaching reading as a significant part of the responsibility, qualifies a student for certification as a reading specialist.
- You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
- A personal statement
- Evidence you have completed two years of successful teaching
- Three letters of recommendation
- A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile. If you are admitted, official transcripts will be required before your enrollment.
- Your official GRE scores from Educational Testing Service (the University\'s institutional code is 6681).
- International students may also be required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores to comply with the university\'s English Language Proficiency Requirements.
- Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,646 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,440 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 28,646 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,440 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Iowa directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Saint Mary's College of California
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, United States
Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
