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Director: Kathleen Kingston, Ed.D.
Phone: 814-871-5626
Email: kingston002@gannon.edu

Philosophy

Literacy is the key to children's success and provides communication links with society throughout life. The Master of Education degree in Reading and the Reading Specialist Certification Program provide training to become a reading professional who can function collaboratively and in a variety of capacities. Preparation consists of theory, application, and implementation of research-based instruction and assessment practices. The Reading Specialist is trained in instruction and assessment techniques and given leadership opportunities to promote literacy programs for students, parents, other educators and the community.

The School of Education offers a Master of Education degree in Reading including preparation for the Reading Specialist Certification. Reading Specialist Certification may also be pursued without the Master's degree.

Outcomes

The Reading Specialist Candidate:

• Knows literacy history, theory, and methodology.
• Applies theory and knowledge of literacy instruction.
• Identifies, selects and applies literature, textbooks, curricular materials as well as technology for all learners.
• Demonstrates the use and interpretation of formal and informal assessment procedures and communicates results and implications to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintains indicators of student progress and achievement.
• Aligns Pennsylvania Language Arts standards with instruction and assessment.
• Consults and collaborates using knowledge of literacy practices, including reading and writing process.
• Demonstrates leadership in home, school, and community literacy environments.

Admission Requirements

• A completed application for admission including three letters of recommendation.
• Final, official transcripts showing completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 3.0.
• Teacher Certification
• Evidence by previous academic record that the applicant has the general ability and preparation necessary to pursue graduate study successfully.
• A personal interview with the Program Director.