East Tennessee State University College of Education Master of Arts in Reading Box 70685 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-7910 Fax: 1-423-439-5695   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. Reading Education On Campus   The graduate program in reading education is designed to provide the necessary educational experiences for persons who are either preparing to or are already involved in working toward enhancing the reading, writing,and oral language competencies of children and adults. Candidates are prepared to assume leadership roles in reading education by serving as special reading teachers, clinicians, diagnosticians, program coordinators,reading specialists, and reading supervisors.The graduate program meets standards of excellence for reading programs of the International Reading Association. Graduate program faculty and candidates work extensively in area schools to provide active practicum experiences.The M.A. in Reading Education is not an initial licensure program.Persons seeking an initial endorsement to teach in Tennessee should enter one of the initial licensure programs.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Each applicant for admission to a master’s degree program must have earned a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate academic discipline from a regionally accredited college or university before the application will be considered. Each applicant for admission must meet all general university requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and departmental criteria as published elsewhere.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable