Literacy and or Reading Specialist Certification
Indiana University of PennsylvaniaProgram Overview
The Literacy and or Reading Specialist Certification at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a MEd programme in Humanities, 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 Literacy and or Reading Specialist Certification 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Indiana, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Literacy and or Reading Specialist Certification 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
- Foundations of Literacy Instruction
- Issues and Trends in the Language Arts
- Assessment and Acceleration
- Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
- Organization and Administration of Reading/Writing Programs
- Practicum and Seminar for Reading Specialists I
- Practicum and Seminar for Reading Specialists II
- Literacy in Inclusive Classrooms
- Instruction and Learning with Literature
- Elements of Research
- Analysis of Research in Literacy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Please follow the following steps to submit your online application to IUP:
Apply online using your Admissions Profile.
Note: After creating your profile, you can view the current status of the items needed to complete your application.Submit your nonrefundable $50 application fee (via the IUP Marketplace).
Request official transcripts from every college or university attended, including institutions from which a degree was not earned
Write and upload a goal statement
Request two letters of recommendation* using the online request form available on your Admissions Profile.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, United States
public university in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
