Master in Reading Teacher Education (Master's)

At Pace University, tuition is Tuition and fees are available on the programme’s official website; specific amounts are not listed on this page..

This programme prepares certified teachers to become literacy specialists for students from birth through grade 12. It focuses on developing skills in literacy assessment, instruction, and support for diverse learners, including those with language or learning disabilities and English language learners. Students engage in coursework and clinical experiences that emphasize digital literacy and inclusive teaching practices. The programme leads to eligibility for an advanced or professional certificate in literacy education.

Focus areas include Literacy assessment and instruction, Digital literacy, Inclusive education, Language acquisition, Reading development, Instructional strategies for diverse learners.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across coursework, a 100-hour practicum, and a capstone project. The practicum includes seminar assignments and a portfolio documenting three cycles of instruction and assessment.

Graduates work as reading teachers, reading specialists, reading coaches, private instructors for students with reading disabilities, or literacy consultants in educational institutions.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and a valid teaching certificate. No GRE scores are required. Required documents include transcripts and a statement of purpose.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. 100% online, full-time or part-time, with start dates in fall, spring, and summer. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 77% of applicants.

Pace University has grown into a university offering undergraduate, graduate, and online study across several settings. Its academic areas include business, nursing, computer science, game development, cybersecurity, law, and arts and entertainment management. Students learn through practical experiences that include internships, co-ops, practicums, field experiences, and clinicals. Connections with global partners provide additional opportunities beyond regular coursework.

The university offers distinct experiences in New York City, Westchester County, at the Haub Law Campus in White Plains, and through Pace Online. The New York City Campus places students near Wall Street, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Silicon Alley, while the Westchester Campus provides a traditional college setting and is home to Pace Athletics. Haub Law includes faculty, centers, and clinics, with a focus on environmental law. Pace Online supports students who are not studying physically on campus. International students should consider which setting best fits their program and goals. Locations in New York and the surrounding metropolitan area connect students with internships, clinical placements, and research opportunities. Students can also pursue international and professional experiences through programs such as the NYC Design Factory, which links participants with teams in the Design Factory Global Network.