Reading, MA
The Reading/Literacy graduate programs prepare students to be inquiring practitioners who seek knowledge and experiences about reading/literacy processes and practices. These evolving scholars are guided and encouraged to pursue knowledge, commit to inquiry, engage in problem solving related to reading/literacy processes and practices, and participate as leaders in reading/literacy related activities.
By completing the Master of Arts degree in Reading students fulfill the requirements for institutional recommendation for endorsement as a K-12 Reading Teacher. Students seeking endorsement must provide evidence of two or more years of teaching experience in an accredited and/or established elementary, middle, or secondary school while holding a Type A or teaching license equivalent certificate before such recommendation is made. Students wishing to obtain Colorado licensure in reading are required to pass a State of Colorado administered proficiency examination PLACE-Reading. Students should contact the Licensure Officer in McKee for information.
Class Format
Total Degree Requirements
33 Credit Hours
Graduate Coordinator
Jonathan Shaw, 970-351-2897
Additional Information
Application Deadlines
- Fall Admissions: July 1st
- Spring Admissions: October 1st
- Summer Admissions: September 15th
Admission Requirements
Applicants must apply to the University of Northern Colorado Graduate School before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. To apply, submit the following materials in a single packet along with the application fee. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
- School of Teacher Education Application
- Statement of Goals
- Current resume
- If applicant’s GPA is below 3.0,
- Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test Scores(if GPA is below 3.0, the applicant may choose to submit a GRE score to attain non-probationary admission to the Reading program)
- Required Minimum: 140 Quantitative; 146 Verbal Reasoning; Combined score of at least 297; Analytic Writing 3.5
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
- Completed Online Application
- Three Letters of Recommendation (pdf)
- One official copy of transcripts from all accredited college or university attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts
Additional Information
- Submit admissions application to the Graduate School at least 60 days prior to projected enrollment date to ensure adequate processing time.
- The Reading program faculty recommends that an applicant have a total GRE score that meets or exceeds 1350 on the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical subtests; and it is highly recommended that the Verbal score meets or exceeds 500.
2012-2013 Extended Studies/UNC ONline Tuition Rates &
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Tuition |
Course Fees |
| Per Credit Hour |
$445.00 |
Off-Campus or online delivery options through UNC Extended Studies feature a flat per-credit tuition rates and there are no student fees. Certain courses may carry specific course fees for additional services and materials. |
| Three Credit Hours |
$1335.00 |
| Nin Credit Hours |
$4005.00 |
