University of Northern Colorado

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-Reading

Format: Campus

Program Description:

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).

The Master’s program in Reading is offered at the Loveland and Denver Centers and on our University of Northern Colorado Greeley campus.

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility 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.

International Student Requirements:

• An international student is neither a citizen of the United States nor classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a Lawful Permanent Resident or Permanent Resident Alien. • International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency requirements before being fully admitted to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program (IEP). Please see the UNC IEP website for more information (http://www.unco.edu/cie/iep.html) • International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 90 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999