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Reading and Literacy Ed Prospective Students Specialist(Ed.S.)

Specialist(Ed.S.)

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Unlock your potential as a leader in educational technology with our Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on Reading & Literacy Education. Our campus-based program is meticulously crafted to shape the next generation of field leaders, offering a transformative journey where academic rigor meets innovation.

Program Overview

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) is an intermediate degree between the masters and the doctorate. It emphasizes the development of competencies needed for a specific type of professional specialization. Candidates pursuing an Ed.S. degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization on Reading and Literacy Education work with a faculty adviser to plan a program of study that meets their needs and professional goals and that fulfills the requirements of the UF Graduate School, the College of Education, the School of Teaching and Learning, and Reading and Literacy Education.

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    Ed.S. in Reading & Literacy Education Program Requirements

    • A bachelor’s, master’s, or terminal degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a degree deemed equivalent by the University of Florida Office of Admissions.
    • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 upper-division (last 60 credits) undergraduate work.
    • An acceptable grade point average for previous graduate work.

    Program Highlights

    Entry: Masters degree in relevant field
    Typical Course Load: 9 credits per semester
    Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-time (part-time is possible but not ideal)
    Application Deadline: See dates published by the college
    Program Completion: 4-5 years