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Master of Reading Specialization

Frederick, United States
2 years
English
Online
Master

About the program

Reading Specialization is a 36-credit master's for certified teachers who want to become reading specialists and literacy coaches.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Reading Specialization. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

Reading specialist
Literacy coach in K-12 schools

Curriculum

36 credits including courses in reading instruction
Diagnosis and children's literature
Plus supervised practicum in both elementary and secondary reading clinics where candidates assess
Diagnose and plan reading instruction. Evening and summer courses
Meets International Reading Association standards.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with at least 2.75 GPA (some programmes such as counseling
Nutrition and MSN need 3.0)
Foreign degrees need a NACES or AICE course-by-course evaluation
Programme-specific prerequisites and documents.
Minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (some programmes higher)
No GRE/GMAT for most programmes.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution, Foreign degrees need NACES/AICE course-by-course evaluation (emailed to gofurther@hood.edu), Programme-specific prerequisites.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 59
Duolingo 95

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the requirements and deadlines: Fall July 15
Spring Dec 1
Summer I April 20
Summer II May 30.Complete the online Graduate School application and pay the 100 USD fee. Upload the programme documents
Have a NACES or AICE course-by-course transcript evaluation emailed to gofurther@hood. Edu
send IELTS
TOEFL or Duolingo scores. Decisions come within about 2 days on a rolling basis. Admitted students receive an electronic acceptance letter and I-20 instructions. Apply for the F-1 visa with financial documents and an affidavit of support.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$9,920 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$350 USD

Program details

Campus	Frederick
Faculty or school	Graduate School
Department	Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Flexible
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
Closed
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
Closed
Program starts
June 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
Closed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.