Cannon-Clary College of Education

Master of Education - Reading with Dyslexia Endorsement

WHAT IS THE MASTER OF EDUCATION - READING WITH DYSLEXIA ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM?

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.

Apply Now (Spring 2020)

APPLY NOW (Beginning Summer 2020)

Admission Requirements and Part B Checklist (Spring 2020)

Application (Part A)

  • Apply: Fill out the application form which can be submitted online or print the pdf which can be faxed (501-279-4083) or emailed (graduatereading@harding.edu).

Checklist of Requirements (Part B)

Admission Requirements (Beginning Summer 2020)

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.
  • 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 2.5 or 2.75 on the last 60 hours
  • Cumulative GPA for provisional admittance: 2.35 (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

  1. Comprehensive exams are required during your last semester in the program.
  2. You must complete the 35-hour program of study.
  3. You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all graduate work with no grade lower than C.
  4. You may have a maximum of two C's.
  5. You must complete a minimum of 29 hours of your graduate work with Harding University.
  6. You must complete all requirements within eight years from the time of admission to the graduate program.
  7. Complete the Petition for Graduation pdf the semester before you graduate.
  8. 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.

M.Ed. Reading with Dyslexia Curriculum Plan

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?

Request Information

Or contact us directly:

Thornton Education Center 332

Dr. Wendy Ellis, Director of Reading

501-279-5849

Fax: 501-279-4083

wellis2@harding.edu

Contact Us

Graduate Studies in Education is part of the College of Education

501-279-4315

graded@harding.edu

Fax: 501-279-4083

Mailing address:
Harding University
Graduate Studies in Education
Box 12261
Searcy, AR 72149-5615