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Reading ( Reading Education Concentration)

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Tuition USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Johnson City, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Reading ( Reading Education Concentration) at East Tennessee University is a MA 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 ( Reading Education Concentration) 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. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Johnson City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Reading ( Reading Education Concentration) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. EDFN 5950 - Methods of Research (3 credits) or
  2. READ 5950 - Action Research in Reading Education (3 credit hours)
  3. READ 5190 - Linguistics of Reading (3 credits)
  4. READ 5241 - Practicum (1-3 credits)
  5. READ 5027 - Diagnostic and Remedial Procedures in Reading (3 credits)
  6. READ 5120 - Teaching Reading (3 credits)
  7. READ 5210 - Psychology of Reading (3 credits)
  8. READ 5231 - Advanced Diagnostic Procedures (3 credits)
  9. READ 5750 - Literacy Instruction in Linguistically Diverse Classroom (3 credits)
  10. READ 5027 - Diagnostic and Remedial Procedures in Reading (3 credits)
  11. READ 5120 - Teaching Reading (3 credits)
  12. READ 5210 - Psychology of Reading (3 credits)
  13. READ 5231 - Advanced Diagnostic Procedures (3 credits)
  14. READ 5750 - Literacy Instruction in Linguistically Diverse Classroom (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).

In addition to general admission requirements for the School of Graduate Studies, persons seeking admission to the Master of Arts in Reading must have an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.Applicants who seek the Reading Specialist endorsement should also provide the following:
  • three (3) letters of recommendation (at least one from a principal or other individual who serves in a supervisory role)
  • a current r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9; and
  • a copy of current teaching license.
An oral or written interview may be requested by the program coordinator in specific cases.Assessment of a candidate\xc2\x92s performance shall be made by a committee established for that purpose consisting of a minimum of three (3) ETSU graduate faculty members. Experts from outside the university are also permitted to serve on such committees, with approval from the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. The committee\xc2\x92s written assessment of the candidate\xc2\x92s performance shall become a part of the candidate\xc2\x92s permanent academic records.After completing eighteen (18) credit hours, candidates will complete a written comprehensive examination designed to assess their content knowledge of literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Three (3) Reading Faculty with Graduate Faculty status will blind score the written comprehensive examination. Students may
  • (1) pass;
  • (2) fail with no opportunity for re-examination or re-evaluation;or
  • (3) fail with an opportunity for further study and re-examination by the committee.
When a candidate fails with an opportunity for further study and re-examination by the committee, the candidate will have the opportunity to engage in further study of evidence-based reading curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Once that condition is met, the candidate will re-write a second examination and three (3) Reading Faculty with Graduate Faculty status will blind score the written examination. If the candidate does not pass the written examination after the 2nd writing, the candidate will fail with no opportunity for re-examination or re-evaluation.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact East Tennessee University 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 East Tennessee University

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East Tennessee University

Johnson City, United States

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...

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  • Start Date 2017-12-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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