Seattle University College of Education Literacy for Special Needs College of Education, Seattle University 901 12th Ave, PO Box 222000 Seattle, WA 98122-1090 US   Phone: 1-206-296-5908 Fax: 1-206-296-2053   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.Ed. - Literacy for Special Needs Certificate Post-Master's Certificate in Literacy Specialist On Campus   The Literacy for Special Needs program prepares working professionals to meet a complex array of learning needs through literacy and learning assessment and instructional planning to nurture lifelong reading development. Blending coursework in the areas of reading and special education, this part-time program is designed for educators who work with students with the greatest learning needs. Students who wish to enter the program must be experienced teachers who hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate. Classes are small (no more than 25) with nationally-recognized faculty. .     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and post-baccalaureate coursework. Valid Washington state teaching certificate  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Usually at least two years of teaching experience at k-12 level  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Two recommendations: one from an immediate supervisor; one from professional colleague who can evaluate candidate's teaching experience.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1332  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 631  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $587  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $15390  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic