Reading M.S.Ed.
CIP: 131315
The complexities of developing approved instructional programs have brought about a demand for highly-trained specialists. This program is designed to prepare students as reading specialists (administrators and supervisors of reading programs, reading clinicians, and teachers of reading) at elementary through secondary levels. The course of study affords the opportunity for application of the learned skills in closely supervised developmental, diagnostic, and remedial reading situations.
A prerequisite for this program is a valid teaching certificate.
Program Admission Requirements
- A minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 and a 3.0 GPA on six hours of required graduate coursework at Northwest in the major program where admission is requested.
- Documentation of one of the following:
- 3.5 or higher on the analytical writing measure of the GRE OR
- Successful completion of another Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with at least a 2.75 GPA OR
- National Board Certification OR
- Successful completion of nationally normed educational performance assessment or content assessment OR
- Department analytical writing assessment that is evaluated using a writing scoring guide based on the modified CUNY scales with a score of 4.0 or higher.
Program Outcomes (linked to university outcomes)
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Assessment and Evaluation: Candidates use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading and writing instruction.
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Curriculum and Instruction: Candidates use instructional approaches, materials, and an integrated, comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support student learning in reading and writing.
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Professional Learning and Leadership: Candidates recognize the importance of, demonstrate, and facilitate professional learning and leadership as a career-long effort and responsibility.
Missouri Reading Certification available through consultation with your advisor.
Course Requirements
Required Courses
The two courses listed below are shared with other graduate programs in the School of Education. Those programs are: Educational Leadership, Special Education, and Curriculum and Instruction.
| EDUC 61641 | Data Literacy and Assessment for Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 61642 | Multicultural Education for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 |
Subject Field Requirements
Total Credit Hours: 30
All majors seeking certification in Missouri must have completed
EDCI 62641 Educating the Exceptional Child if the equivalent was not met in the undergraduate coursework or through ABCTE. Certification is determined by requirements in the various states. Completion of the program in Reading MSEd does not guarantee certification.