Radford University College of Graduate and Professional Studies Reading P.O. Box 6959 Radford, VA 24142 US   Phone: 1-540-831-5302 Fax: 1-540-831-5059   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.- Reading On Campus   Radford University's Master of Science degree in Reading focuses on practical and remedial skills for reading specialists. It prepares students for positions as reading teachers, reading coordinators, and reading specialists (K-12). In addition, it prepares them for advanced graduate study in Reading and related fields and for other positions where knowledge of reading is important, such as consulting for companies that publish reading materials. The program is a carefully sequenced blend of courses designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to become a confident, thoughtful and skilled reading specialist. A state approved program established in 1973, this curriculum follows the guidelines of the International Reading Association. This program offers flexible course scheduling for students who are full-time teachers. In addition, the program is structured so that the three years of experience required for state endorsement will be achieved by the time beginning teachers finish the program (based on completion of three hours during both fall/spring semesters and six hours during summer session.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: 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: 500  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 565  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $478  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $7192  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable