MA in Teaching Reading with Credential in San Francisco United States | University of San Francisco

University of San Francisco | San Francisco United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 26,040
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Arts in Teaching Reading/Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA) program equips K-12 educators to become literacy specialists capable of delivering advanced reading instruction in classrooms, serving as reading tutors and literacy support staff, acting as school literacy coaches, and participating in literacy policy discussions as informed scholars. A distinctive feature of USF's MATR/RLAA program is its hands-on practicum components, particularly the community-focused Summer Reading initiative where participants conduct a five-week reading camp for K-8 students. This program holds full accreditation from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

The Master of Arts in Teaching Reading degree with Reading and Literacy Added Authorization caters to educators at various career stages seeking to enhance their reading instruction skills. The curriculum incorporates all necessary coursework for obtaining California's Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA) credential from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

One set of unofficial transcripts from each university/college previously attended. For U.S. applicants, the degree must be from a regionally accredited university/college.
Recommended GPA of 2.75.
Two current letters of recommendation, noting suitability for graduate work.
Current r'sum.

IELTS- 7.0
TOEFL- 92, Minimum iBT subscore- 20
580 on the paper-based

Tuition USD 26,040

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