MS IN READING/ESOL

The Master of Science Degree in Reading is an initial certification program and is designed to meet individuals' needs from three different career paths. Track I, which requires 36 credits, is designed for candidates with certification in education and ESOL endorsement by the Florida State Board of Education. Track II which requires 42 credits, is designed for candidates with the only certification in education and requires ESOL endorsement. Track III, which requires 48 credits, is designed for candidates with an undergraduate or graduate degree in an area other than education, and/or who are not certified to teach. In addition to the course work for both career paths, candidates in the program can complete either a comprehensive exam or a thesis at the end of their course work. The Thesis (ESE 599) requires a minimum of 3 credit hours to graduate. If the thesis is not completed and successfully defended, candidates can register for additional credit hours by taking ESE 599 for 1 to 3 credit hours until the process is completed.