Cannon-Clary College of Education
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Whether you are a classroom practitioner or are serving in a literacy supervisory position, the M.Ed. Reading with Dyslexia Endorsement is a rigorous and intensive program designed to provide you with advanced knowledge in teaching the science of reading and writing. The program takes a comprehensive literacy approach to the teaching of literacy and the establishment of highly effective literacy practice based on current research and best practices.
Admission Requirements
Beginning Summer 2020, the Harding University College Education will use GradCAS - a common application.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Complete the CAS application and submit appropriate fee.
- Request official transcripts (required) from all colleges attended and have them sent to GradCAS.
- GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471 - To expedite a review of your application, you may upload unofficial transcripts.
- Note: An alumnus of Harding University does not need to request an HU transcript; records are on file. You can bypass this requirement in the Academic History quadrant.
- GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
- Request three letters of recommendation be sent through the CAS recommender portal.
- Upload a copy of your current educator license.
- If your GPA is less than 3.00 on academic work from a previous degree, an official GRE score should be sent to Harding University.
- Upload a copy of your Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) record.
- Upload a resume.
GPA REQUIREMENTS
- Cumulative GPA 3.0 or 3.0 on the last 60 hours
- Cumulative GPA for provisional admittance: between 2.35 and 2.99 (must maintain a 3.0 on the first 12 hours of coursework)
For GradCAS application related questions:
Phone: 857-304-2086
Email: gradcasinfo@liaisoncas.com
For program related questions:
Harding University
Department of Graduate Studies in Education
Box 12261
Searcy, AR 72149-5615
Phone: 501-279-4315
Fax: 501-279-4083
Email: graded@harding.edu
Graduation Requirements
- Comprehensive exams are required during your last semester in the program.
- You must complete the 35-hour program of study.
- You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all graduate work with no grade lower than C.
- You may have a maximum of two C's.
- You must complete a minimum of 29 hours of your graduate work with Harding University.
- You must complete all requirements within eight years from the time of admission to the graduate program.
- Complete the Petition for Graduation pdf the semester before you graduate.
- Complete the Online Graduation Application.
Curriculum Plan
The M.Ed. Reading with Dyslexia Endorsement program consists of 35 hours. Please see the curriculum plan for more information.
Academic Catalog and Course Schedule
For current course schedules, please see the Semester Course Schedules on the Graduate Programs home page.
For additional information about this program, you may want to consult the Catalog.
Want more information about our programs?
Or contact us directly:
Thornton Education Center 332
Dr. Wendy Ellis, Director of Reading
501-279-5849
Fax: 501-279-4083
Contact Us
Graduate Studies in Education is part of the College of Education
501-279-4315
Fax: 501-279-4083
Mailing address:
Harding University
Graduate Studies in Education
Box 12261
Searcy, AR 72149-5615