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Reading (Concentration in K-12 Reading Specialist)

Virginia Commonwealth University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MEd
Delivery On-campus
Location Richmond, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Reading (Concentration in K-12 Reading Specialist) at Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Reading (Concentration in K-12 Reading Specialist) 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Location: Fairfax, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Reading (Concentration in K-12 Reading Specialist) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Psycholinguistics and Language Arts Curriculum\', \'Literacy for Adults\', \'Teaching Language Arts\', \'Word Study\', "Children\'s Literature", \'Diagnostic Reading in the Secondary School\', \'Teaching English as a Second Language\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Application to graduate study, including the Application for Virginia in-state tuition
  • Personal statement submitted with the online application
  • $65 application fee
  • Three reference letters should be submitted through the online application
  • Transcripts from each institution you attended are required to be submitted

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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