Program Overview
The Reading Education at University of North Dakota is a MEd programme in Education, 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 education. 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 Education 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 843 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 352 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Grand Forks, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Reading Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Reading in the Content Areas
- Writing in the Classroom
- Foundations of Reading Instruction
- Basic Reading Diagnosis/Remediation
- Reading Clinic (co-requisite with T&L 534)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The Reading Education programs follow the Graduate School requirements for a cumulative undergraduate minimum grade point average of 2.75 or a junior/senior year minimum grade point average of 3.00. All non-native speakers of English are required to submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Please see the Graduate School Admission Requirements for acceptable scores. Transcripts, recommendations, and a personal statement (i.e., a response to three essay prompts) are part of the Graduate School and Reading Education application procedure. The personal statement essay should be 2-3 pages in length and the prompts are:
- Describe your professional background, especially at it relates to teaching reading, writing and other areas of reading/language arts.
- What characteristics and strengths do you possess that make you a good candidate for this degree program?
- Discuss your professional goals.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 843 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 352 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 843 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 352 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Dakota 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 University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, United States
University of North Dakota is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 4 years
- Credits 32