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Master of Education in Reading with Dyslexia Endorsement

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Whether you are a classroom practitioner or serving in a literacy supervisory position, the Master of Education in 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.

This 30-hour program features:

Admission Requirements

Application Requirements

  • Complete the online application.
  • Request official transcripts* be sent directly from previous institutions to admissions@harding.edu.
  • Request professional/academic recommendations from three individuals.
  • Upload a copy of your Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) immunization record.
  • Upload a copy of your current educator license (or provide passing scores from the appropriate Praxis exams).

*Note: Harding alumni and current students do not need to request Harding transcripts as they are on file.

Additional Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0, 3.0 on the last 60 hours or a master's degree.
  • Cumulative GPA for provisional admittance: 2.35 (must maintain a 3.0 on the first 12 hours of coursework).
  • Provide documentation of Science of Reading (SOR) Proficiency (Phase II) as described by Prescribed Pathway Credentials. Those who have not completed this at admission must provide documentation of completion prior to finishing their program at Harding.
Graduation Requirements
  1. You must complete the 30-hour program of study.
  2. Comprehensive exams are required during your last semester in the program.
  3. You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all graduate work with no grade lower than a C.
  4. You may have a maximum of two C's.
  5. You must complete a minimum of 24 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 the semester before you graduate.
  8. Complete the Online Graduation Application.
Academic Catalog and Course Schedule

The M.Ed. Reading with Dyslexia Endorsement program consists of 30 hours. For additional information about this program, you may want to consult the catalog and its curriculum plan.

For current course schedules, please see the semester course schedules on the Graduate Programs home page.

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Thornton Education Center 332

Dr. Wendy Ellis, Director of Reading

501-279-5849

Fax: 501-279-4083

wellis2@harding.edu

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501-279-4315
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Harding University
Graduate Studies in Education
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Searcy, AR 72149-5615

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