University of Northern Colorado College of Education & Behavioral Sciences Reading School of Teacher Education McKee 216 Greeley, CO 80639 US   Phone: 1-970-351-2908 Fax: 1-970-351-1877   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Arts in Reading On Campus Online   The Master of Arts in Reading program is developed with the professional teacher in mind. The program will build on the teacher's knowledge base by incorporating curriculum with real world learning in the classroom, school, or other learning environments. The Master of Arts Program in Reading prepares a student to function more effectively as a classroom teacher; to direct reading programs, staff development and curriculum development at a school level and for many literacy-related tasks. By completing the Master of Arts 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).     Accreditation Information: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Teacher Licensure  Pre-Requisite Courses May be determined upon transcript review by advisor  International Student Requirements An international student is not a citizen of the United States or classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a resident alien. International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency as well as academic and financial requirements before being fully admitted to the university. One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program. Please see the UNC website for more information. International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (paper and on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 60 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 1000 GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: No Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Should be commensurate with educational goals  Volunteer Experience none  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement TOEFL  Other Requirements In addition to the online application, a candidate is required to submit three letters of recommendation, a Reading Program Application, resume, and an interview with the program director.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 861  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1485  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $687  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17226  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable