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Reading Specialist

Saint Xavier University
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Tuition USD 680 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 680 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-05-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Chicago, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Reading Specialist at Saint Xavier University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 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 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. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 680 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 680 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Chicago, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the 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. The Reading/Writing Connection
  2. Technology and the Reading Specialist
  3. Teaching Reading in Content Areas
  4. Language Development and Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners
  5. Literature for Children and Adolescents
  6. Practicum I: Assessment and Evaluation Teaching and Testing of Reading Disabilities

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A completed\xc2\xa0Graduate Student Application\xc2\xa0(no application fee).
  • Personal statement.\xc2\xa0
  • Two professional recommendations.
  • Official transcript(s)\xc2\xa0from the institution(s) from which a bachelor\'s degree was received.\xc2\xa0If the applicant\'s post-secondary education was completed at a non-U.S. institution, an official, course-by-course transcript evaluation by ECE, WES, or Educational Perspectives must be submitted in lieu of transcripts.
  • Illinois BSR (Basic Skills Requirement) results.\xc2\xa0
  • Saint Xavier University\'s School of Education welcomes all career changers and students wishing to transfer in who wish to obtain teacher licensure.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 680 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 680 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 680 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 680 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University

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    Saint Xavier University

    Chicago, United States

    Saint Xavier University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2001-05-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-21
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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