Reading (M.Ed.)

READING.540* Introduction to the Teaching of Reading
READING.541* Reading Assessment and Intervention (recommended to be taken directly prior to READING.553 Practicum in Reading or PROFSTUD.595)
READING.545 Organization and Administration of Reading Programs
READING.546* Reading in the Content Areas
READING.550 Literature, Literacy, and Culture
READING.551* Early Language Learning to Guided Reading and Writing
EDL.590 Educational Research and Writing
EDL.518 Teaching Writing for Grades 4-12

Practicum Requirement (6 credits)**:
READING.553 Practicum in Reading, Writing, and Word Study
or
PROFSTUD.595 Internship

Appropriate testing for certification as determined by PDE**

*Prerequisites required to be completed prior to participating in READING.553 Practicum in Reading, Writing and Word Study or PROFSTUD.595 Internship

**Speak to your graduate advisor or program advisor.

READING.540* Introduction to the Teaching of Reading
READING.541* Reading Assessment and Intervention (recommended to be taken directly prior to READING.553 Practicum in Reading or PROFSTUD.595)
READING.545 Organization and Administration of Reading Programs
READING.546* Reading in the Content Areas
READING.550 Literature, Literacy, and Culture
READING.551* Early Language Learning to Guided Reading and Writing

Practicum Requirement (6 credits)**:
READING.553 Practicum in Reading, Writing, and Word Study
or
PROFSTUD.595 Internship

Appropriate testing for certification as determined by PDE**

*Prerequisites required to be completed prior to participating in READING.553 Practicum in Reading, Writing and Word Study or PROFSTUD.595 Internship

**Speak to your graduate advisor or program advisor.

Admission Requirements

Applications are accepted for summer or fall semester starts.  Applicants to this program must hold a baccalaureate degree and a Level I teaching certificate from an accredited college or university. A complete application packet includes: 

• A completed graduate school application
• Official undergraduate transcript(s) - (minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA for full admission)
• 1-2 page, typed Letter of Intent stating your professional background, experience, and rationale for wanting to be admitted to the program
• Two letters of recommendation from professionals who can attest to your promise as a graduate student and professional leader.
• Copy of teaching certificate
• PA Child Abuse and Criminal Record Clearances
• An interview with the program coordinator to clarify program requirements, discuss goals, evaluate academic records, and outline a long-range program.

All materials should be mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Studies.

Transfer Credits

A maximum of nine semester hours of graduate-level coursework may be transferred from an accredited institution; a maximum of 12 semester hours may be transferred from graduate courses completed at Bloomsburg University. Transfer courses must carry a grade of B or higher and must be completed no more than six years from the expected date of graduation. Transfer credits may be requested or submitted at any time during the student's six-year program, but require prior approval from the student's advisor and the assistant vice president and dean of graduate studies and research.

Retention

Students must maintain a QPA of 3.0 to remain in the program.Graduation and Certification.

Graduation and Certification

Students seeking an M.Ed. in Reading must complete 30 semester hours with a cumulative QPA of 3.0. All requirements must be completed within six years from the date of admission into the program. Students must re-enroll for all courses that exceed the six-year program completion deadline outlined in the Graduate Catalog. Students seeking reading specialist certification must earn a minimum score of 570 on the Praxis specialty area test for reading specialists.

• Q: Is the program only offered as a master's degree? 
  A: No - it’s offered as BOTH a master’s degree and a stand-alone certificate. 
• Q: How long does it take students to finish the program? 
  A: The master’s degree includes 30 credits and typically takes most students roughly 18 - 24 months to complete - though students have up to six years to finish. 
• Q: How is the program delivered? 
  A: The program is delivered 100% online.
• Q: When can I start? 
  A: Applications are accepted for the Summer, and Fall semesters.