Reading Specialist Certificate

Reading Specialist Certificate courses are offered entirely online to accommodate working teachers' schedules. Students can typically complete field work at their current school site. Small virtual class sizes make it easy to connect with your professors and classmates and develop your graduate network. Learn more about the online experience.

 

You will have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with highly knowledgeable and qualified professors, all of whom hold their doctorates. Many faculty members have also worked in K-12 education.

 

As a graduate of this program, you will be equipped with the skills necessary to assess students' reading abilities and design individualized instruction to effectively meet their needs. You will enrich your research skills and develop a deep understanding of emerging developments in the reading specialist field.

View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

Affordable tuition options start at $984 per credit.*

*Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our tuition & fees page or contact us for more information.

Financial aid may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our financial aid page.

Discount Eligibility
Have you completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount.

Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.

Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs.

Note: discounts cannot be combined.

Graduate assistantships offer tuition remission and a stipend. Positions are available, but highly competitive. Once you apply, please note that all offices manage their hiring individually and will contact individual candidates if interested.

Saint Joseph’s University is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Service can help you access and understand your benefits.

Requirements for applicants holding Level 1 Certification are required to provide evidence of the following:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution 
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0

To receive the Reading Specialist Certificate, you must maintain a 3.0 GPA and participate in two formal observations in EDU 705 (2-PDE 430 forms submitted). You also must pass the Praxis Exam: Reading Specialist (5301).

• Apply online.
• Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
• Submit a personal statement.
• Submit resume.
• Submit two letters of recommendations.
• Submit PA certification.

Visit our Graduate Admission Information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.

Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring or summer semesters.

Start Terms:

• Fall: August
• Spring: January 
• Summer: May

If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the graduate admission page for additional requirements.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for instructional coordinators is $74,620 per year.

In addition to a student support coordinator, we have a variety of tools and resources that make it easy for you to get technical assistance, chart your course and focus your career search. Check out our online learning resources.