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Reading

Specialist in Education (EdS)
Offered By: College of Education
Graduate

Description

The Specialist in Education (Ed.S) degree with a major in Reading offers educators an opportunity to expand their knowledge of reading Instruction and literacy leadership beyond the Master’s level. Candidates from the Ed.S degree with a major in Reading degree will work with a faculty advisor who teaches graduate level reading courses in the Department of Teacher Education to develop a plan of study which incorporates 30-33 hours beyond the Master’s level and includes a thesis.


  • Admission Process

    Students seeking admission into the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree with a major in Reading program must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School. In addition, applicants must meet the following criteria for unconditional admission:

    • Have a valid teaching license (Arkansas or other state)
    • Have a Master’s Degree in Reading or other field in education
    • Have a minimum of a 3.25 graduate GPA
    • Have documentation of a minimum raw score of at least 380 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or a minimum scaled score of 150 on the verbal reasoning section of the GRE and a minimum scaled score of 141 on the quantitative reasoning section of the GRE
    • Provide official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate course work
    • Provide a writing sample (minimum 10 pages, research-driven paper with citations and references)
    • Participate in an interview with graduate reading faculty members upon receipt of all documents
  • Accreditations

    National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE)

    NCATE’s dual mission is accountability and improvement in education preparation. The NCATE accreditation process establishes rigorous standards for teacher education programs, holds accredited institutions accountable for meeting these standards, and encourages unaccredited schools to demonstrate the quality of their programs by working for and achieving professional accreditation.