Master of Science in Education / Reading Specialist
Jacksonville State University
Program Details
The online MS in Education / Reading Specialist degree program from Jacksonville State University leads to eligibility for a fifth-year (master’s) teacher certification in reading specialist (P-12). Courses cover topics such as:
- Teaching Reading in Early Childhood Education
- Teaching Language Arts
- Literacy Theory & Practice
- Intervention Strategies for Reading Instruction
- Assessment in Elementary Education
- Psychological Principles of Learning
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Jacksonville State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeAdmission Tests
GRE, MATApplication Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
Applicants must meet one of the following formula requirements for admission:
- 450 times the undergraduate GPA plus the total score of verbal and quantitative sections of the General Test of the GRE equal to or greater than a total of 2100 points OR
- 15 times the undergraduate GPA plus the MAT score equal to or greater than a total of 80 points.