Reading (M.A.Ed.)

Bulletin/Catalog Year 2021-2022
Martha Dickerson Eriksson College of Education
Department of Educational Specialties

Dr. John McConnell III
Chair, Department of Educational Specialties
Associate Professor
Location: Claxton Building, Room 304A
Phone: 931-221-7757
Email: mcconnellj@apsu.edu

Dr. Sherri Prosser
Assistant Professor
Graduate Coordinator
Phone:  (931) 221-7516
Location: Claxton Building, Room 319
Email: prossers@apsu.edu

This program is used to satisfy Tennessee licensure for Reading Specialist (PreK-12) upon three years or more of satisfactory classroom teaching experience, an official transcript on file with the Office of Teacher Licensure, and an official plan of study completed with the advisor and filed with the Office of Teacher Licensure. This program is designed to be completed as a cohort model. The Master of Arts in Education: Reading licensure program is designed for candidates interested in improving their knowledge of literacy and/or pursuing a position as a reading specialist, as literacy leaders in the school system, or as a curriculum coach.

Admission Requirements

Listed below are the required application materials and the associated scores (if necessary) for each.

• Application for admission
• Application Fee:  $45 domestic or $55 international
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• Verification of lawful presence in the United States (i.e. submit a license or other approved document)
• Bachelor’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution showing a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75
• Valid teacher licensure
• Military documents (if applicable)
• Admission decision by department

For more information about the application process, please visit apsu.edu/grad-studies.