Master of Science in Reading Education

Program Leader: Dr. Joyce Fine
E-mail: finej@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-6152
Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Brief Description of the Program:

The Master of Science in Reading Education develops competencies in the diagnosis and remediation, teaching of reading K - 12, and the administration and supervision of remedial, corrective, developmental, and content area reading programs. The graduate is competent to take leadership in improving reading instruction and preventing reading failure in schools or in clinics. This master’s program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in reading assessment and instruction and leads to state certification. The Master of Science in Reading Education degree program incorporates the standards of the Florida Department of Education, the International Reading Association, and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

The program caters to working professionals with evening and Saturday classes and offers courses at both the University Park Campus in Miami and the Broward-Pines Center in Pembroke Pines.

Admission Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 credits of upper-division undergraduate coursework;
2. Passing scores for the General Knowledge Test (GKT) – all sections;
3. Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a person familiar with the applicant’s undergraduate work and able to comment knowledgeably on his or her ability to perform graduate-level work;
4. A personal statement of 1,000 words or less explaining any personal and professional goals you plan to achieve with the accomplishment of the degree. Please list any recognitions of achievement that you have received (e.g. licenses, publications, awards). Provide any additional information that you would like considered in the evaluation of the application;
5. A résumé describing at least the past five years of employment history and significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities;
6. Applicant must hold or qualify for professional teacher certification. Proof of certification is required.

Program Requirements:

1. Total credits: 36

Program of Study:

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