All courses are three credit hours. The Master of Education degree in reading is a 36 credit-hour program designed to promote the development of reading professionals who are able to play a variety of roles from kindergarten through twelfth grade. These roles include classroom reading teacher, diagnostic remedial specialist, developmental study skills specialist, and consultant or resource. Two electives are required and chosen in consultation with the student's advisor. The required courses for the Master of Education degree in reading are below.
All courses are three credit hours.
Upon completion of the seven required reading education courses, students are eligible for the reading specialist certification and may apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This is done through the Dean of Education. The reading specialist certification is required for employment as a Chapter I teacher in the Commonwealth. All applicants for graduate study at Slippery Rock University must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 to be considered for unconditional admission. Prospective students are advised to consult the department of elementary education and early childhood for information regarding prerequisites.