The Master’s Program in Reading provides students who already hold an initial licensure with an in-depth knowledge of the theories and practices necessary for the improvement of reading instruction. Program completion qualifies the student for Vermont endorsement as a Reading/English/Language Arts Specialist.

Specific Program Admission Requirements

• A prior course in reading or GRE 512 Developmental Reading
• Current teacher licensure in another area or level

Program Requirements

• GED 500 Educational Research
• GED 502 Law and Education of Children
• GRE 507 Children’s Literature and Language Arts
• GRE 511 Emergent Literacy
• GRE 513 Reading Diagnosis and Remediation
• GRE 514 Reading and Writing in the Content Area
• GRE 515 Advanced Seminar in Reading
• GRE 516 Reading and Writing Workshop
• GRE 518 Word Study
• Education Elective

Application

• GRE 517 Reading Clinic – Practicum*

*A grade of B or better is required.