Overview

The Reading Specialist program at Pennsylvania Western University is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). See CAEP reporting measures of program impact and outcomes.

Acquire specialization to advance your career.

Gain expertise in literacy instruction, assessment and reading program leadership skills.

Learn the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing processes.

Strengthen your teaching, research and instructional best practices in real-world and clinical settings.

Develop a reading specialist portfolio and prepare for the Praxis exam.

Degree Benefits

Cal U's Reading Specialist Program prepares you for a career in literacy and provides you with expertise in the many teaching and leadership roles of the reading specialist.

Benefit from the flexibility of online classes.

Work with teachers, children and school leaders in a variety of settings.

Gain networking, professional growth and community development opportunities.

Learn a repertoire of strategies to positively impact the literacy development of K-12 students.

Conduct action research in local schools and participate in a one-on-one clinical reading practicum.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creating and Fostering Literate Environments

Literacy: Theory and Instruction

Literacy Assessment and Instruction

Literacy Development for English Language Learners

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher (Students with a GPA below 3.00 may apply for conditional admission)

Copy of Teaching Certification

Official transcripts from an accredited undergraduate institution

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13932 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13932 USD / year

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In-State

9288 USD / year

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Funding

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