Reading MS

The MS in Reading degree is intended for people who work in literacy settings, yet not in the traditional B-12 school settings requiring teacher certification.  For example, literacy volunteers, international students, parents, private school providers, after school program coordinators, counselors in prison settings, and so forth may apply for this graduate degree.  It is also open to teachers with expired certification who are interested in working in the non-school setting. The intent of the program is to help graduate students learn about teaching literacy, especially how to engage children and young adults in literacy learning.  While all students will take certain required courses, there is flexibility built into the program structure to encourage individual interests.  This program does NOT lead to teacher certification.

Degree Level: MS

Department: Reading

School or College: School of Education

Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 Letters of Recommendation (including academic recommentations), Departmental Questionnaire

Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration: Not Available
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration: May 31

Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration: Not Available
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration: October 19

Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration: Not Available
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration: March 30

Special Notes:

This degree does not lead to teacher certification.  Please click here for the departmental questionnaire.

Grad Bulletin URL:

http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/reading_ms_degree.htm