Reading Education M.Ed./M.S.
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Our master’s program in Reading Education will prepare you for the challenging work of helping struggling readers. Working with faculty who helped develop the innovative Alabama Reading Initiative program, you’ll be ready to help all readers succeed.
As a graduate of Auburn’s Reading Education M.Ed. program, you’ll be eligible to apply for Alabama Class A professional educator certification.
Our M.S. non-certification program provides an interdisciplinary graduate-level education for community-based or international educators who do not wish to gain teacher certification/licensure in the United States.
Degree Overview M.Ed. | Degree Overview M.S. | Admissions | Faculty | Cost & Financial Support
Degree Overview M.Ed.
The M.Ed. degree leads to recommendation for Class A Alabama professional educator certification.
Coursework — 30 hours minimum
- Teaching Field (Reading Education) — 18 hours
- Professional courses – 6 hours
- Internship – 6 hours
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The M.S. degree does not lead to professional educator certification.
Coursework — 30 hours minimum
- 18 Hrs – Teaching Field (Reading Education) — 18 hours
- Advisor-approved courses — 6 hours
- Research and thesis — 6 hours
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Back to TopAdmissions
Application Deadlines
- March 15 for Summer Semester admission
- June 15 for Fall Semester admission
- October 15 for Spring Semester admission
Application Instructions
- View Graduate Application and Admission for more specific details.
Faculty
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Cost
- Auburn’s Student Financial Services provides up-to-date cost information
- Tuition and Fees
Financial Support
- Auburn’s Financial Aid Office helps students find support.
- Auburn’s Graduate School provides fellowships and financial aid information.
- College of Education Graduate Student Travel Awards Guidelines
Assistantships and Scholarships
- Auburn University Graduate Assistantship Guidelines
- Auburn University Scholarships (AUSOM)
- A limited number of graduate assistantships for on-campus students may be available.
- Contact the program coordinator for more information.