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Master of Reading Specialist at California University of Pennsylvania

California University of Pennsylvania

United States of America, California

Duration24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 774 / Year

Apply DateAugust 17, 2026

Reading Specialist

California University of Pennsylvania offers the Master of Reading Specialist as a full-time degree delivered online at its main campus in California, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for reading specialist and related professional fields.

About Reading Specialist

Overview The Reading Specialist program at California University of Pennsylvania is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). See CAEP reporting measures of program impact and outcomes. Acquire specialization to advance your career. I want to find another Master Course Gain expertise in literacy instruction, assessment and reading program leadership skills.Learn the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing processes.Strengthen your teaching, research and instructional best practices in real-world and clinical settings.Develop a reading specialist portfolio and prepare for the Praxis exam.Degree BenefitsCal U's Reading Specialist Program prepares you for a career in literacy and provides you with expertise in the many teaching and leadership roles of the reading specialist.Benefit from the flexibility of online classes.Work with teachers, children and school leaders in a variety of settings.Gain networking, professional growth and community development opportunities.Learn a repertoire of strategies to positively impact the literacy development of K-12 students.Conduct action research in local schools and participate in a one-on-one clinical reading practicum.

The Reading Specialist program at California University of Pennsylvania will open doors to rewarding teaching and leadership careers in the role of a reading specialist. This program is designed with a classroom teacher's schedule in mind. Take all of your reading specialist courses online during the school year, and come to Cal U's campus in the summer for your clinical reading practicum.

Disciplines

EducationSpecial Education

Requirements

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 76

Other Requirements

1Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher (Students with a GPA below 3.00 may apply for conditional admission)Copy of Teaching CertificationOfficial transcripts from an accredited undergraduate institution

Fee Information

Reading Specialist

California University of Pennsylvania

United States of America, California