Contact Information

Program Director: Candace Poindexter

Academic Advisor: Terri Taylor

Introduction/Overview

The Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential allows candidates to work as Reading Specialists in schools and to act in a leadership role in materials selection, program development, and professional development in reading and literacy at the school and district levels. Candidates who hold a current teaching credential may count their coursework towards the Reading Instruction MA based on the curriculum match.

Program Admissions Requirements

• Graduate Application
• Statement of Intent
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Technology Requirement Form
• 2 sealed official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• Verification of Experience form
• Copy of valid California 2042 Preliminary Teaching Credential
• Proof of satisfying California’s Basic Skill Requirement
• Interview with Program Director/Assistant Director
• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or a 3.05 in the last 60 undergraduate units, or a 3.0 in at least 9 graduate units is required.
• Bachelor’s degree
• For applicants who completed an undergraduate/graduate degree outside of the U.S.A.:
  • Transcript evaluations
  • TOEFL or IELTS minimum score

Program Requirements