Pittsburgh,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Reading Specialist in Pittsburgh United States | Duquesne University
Duquesne University
|
Pittsburgh United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,328
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
After finishing our 24-credit program, you'll qualify for K-12 Reading Specialist Certification. To earn certification, graduates need to pass the Praxis exam. The Reading Specialist Certification program provides flexible course options, available online, in hybrid formats, on campus, and during summer sessions. You can finish the program in just 18 months. The curriculum covers writing theories, literacy concepts, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies, with hands-on experience available at the Duquesne University Reading Clinic. Those pursuing the Reading Specialist Certificate can continue their education through the M.S.Ed. Reading and Literacy Education program by completing 4 extra courses, potentially opening up more financial aid options.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
3.0 GPA*
Official transcripts
International applicants, please see the Transcript Credential Evaluation section below.
*Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's academic competency.
Undergraduate degree from a four-year, degree-granting institution
IELTS - 6.5 for Reading, 5.5 for Writing, 5.5 for Speaking, and 6.0 for Listening.
TOEFL - 80 with no sub-score less than 17, or 550 on the paper-based test.
If your transcript(s) is from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report.
The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts.
Official transcripts
International applicants, please see the Transcript Credential Evaluation section below.
*Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's academic competency.
Undergraduate degree from a four-year, degree-granting institution
IELTS - 6.5 for Reading, 5.5 for Writing, 5.5 for Speaking, and 6.0 for Listening.
TOEFL - 80 with no sub-score less than 17, or 550 on the paper-based test.
If your transcript(s) is from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report.
The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts.
Tuition
USD
23,328