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Master of Secondary Education Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach

Vermillion, United States
2 years
English
Online
Master

About the program

Master of Arts in Secondary Education: Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach at the University of South Dakota, Offered through the School of Education fully online.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Secondary Education: Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach
Analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

a Pre-K–12 setting

Curriculum

Success in literacy is highly correlated to success in life. Reading specialists and literacy coaches work with teachers and students to ensure growth in literacy. This specialization prepares teachers to use research-proven practices and programs
To effectively teach students and adults
And to lead literacy efforts in schools.

Entry requirements

Academic

Accredited bachelor degree with official transcripts
Statement of purpose
Resume and recommendation letters
GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
Programme-specific GPA and deadlines
English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110
PTE 53)

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Resume and letters of recommendation, Test scores (GRE/GMAT) only where the programme requires, Some programmes apply only through a Specialty CAS

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 53
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Statement of Purpose
Recommendation Letters

How to apply

Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
Qualifications
applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,441 USD
Application fee	$38 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Online
Faculty or school	School of Education
Department	Teacher Residency and Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Flexible
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Competitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships, Check departmental eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
5 Dec 2026
21 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.