Program Overview
The Reading Education (MSE) at University of Kansas is a Master programme in Education 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 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 (MSE) 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Lawrence, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Reading Education (MSE) 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
- Writing, Language, and Learning
- Foundations of Reading: Process, Theory, and Instruction
- Teaching Young Adult Literature
- Comprehension and Study Strategies for Use with Multiple Texts
- Language and Literature in the Reading Program
- Writing and Spelling Development and Instruction
- Teaching Literature to Children
- Reading and the English Language Learner in the Elementary School
- Emergent Literacy and Beginning Reading
- Early Intervention in Reading - Practicum
- Supporting Striving Readers: Adolescent through Adult
- Supporting Striving Readers Practicum
- The Reading Program: Coordination and Supervision
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A COMPLETED GRADUATE APPLICATION form submitted online including non-refundable application fee. Apply online at the KU Graduate Application site.
- ONE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of all your undergraduate work including your degree conferral and any graduate work you have completed.\xc2\xa0
- THREE LETTERS OF REFERENCE from people who can comment on your ability to complete a master\'s program of study -- not character references.\xc2\xa0
- A CAREER GOAL STATEMENT and a RESUME.
- For students whose first language is not English, official (not student\xc2\x92s copy) scores on the TOEFL of a minimum 92 total (IBT) with subscale scores of at least 23 in all areas must be submitted for consideration of admission to the Curriculum and Teaching Department.\xc2\xa0
- Degrees earned online may not be used to verify English proficiency.
- ALL international students are required to submit a STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT BALANCE from his or her sponsor\xc2\x92s bank. This statement must be on bank stationery.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kansas 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 Kansas
University of Kansas
Lawrence, United States
University of Kansas is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 36
