Successful applicants to this program will have a bachelor’s degree with at least 15 undergraduate credit hours in Reading
or a related field. They will also be certified teachers with at least two years of teaching experience.
Prospective students must complete the online application http://apply.embark.com/GRAD/UTPA, which
includes submitting a written statement describing how this program will help the applicant meet their professional goals,
three letters of recommendation from people who know the applicant professionally, and GRE scores.
Prospective students must also submit the following materials to the program coordinator:
A Teacher Service Record indicating at least two years of teaching experience
Official academic transcripts
Copies of applicable Texas Educator Certificates
The application is not complete until all materials have been received. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Application Deadlines
All application materials (including GRE scores) must be submitted to the program coordinator by the following
deadlines:
To begin coursework in...
A complete application must be submitted by...
the fall semester
July 15
the spring semester
November 15
the summer sessions
April 15
Once the application is complete the program coordinator and Reading faculty will review the files and make
admission decisions. Prospective students will be informed of the admission decisions as soon as possible
after the application deadline has passed.
Contact Information:
Dr. Janine M. Schall, Coordinator
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education- UTPA
1201 W. University Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78541
Office phone: (956) 318-5227
Email: jschall@utpa.edu
