Welcome to U of L’s Graduate Reading Education Program! If you are interested in obtaining Kentucky Reading and Writing Endorsement P-12 as part of an initial M.Ed. in Reading Education, a second master's degree, or doctoral degree, this information should help you achieve that goal.

The Graduate Reading program leads to the Kentucky Reading and Writing P-12 Endorsement, and meets all the International Reading Association (IRA) standards for preparation of the Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach. Therefore, we call this program the Teacher Literacy Leadership Program.

For a Master of Education in Reading degree, candidates complete a 36-hour sequenced course of study that includes two separate supervised practicum classes—one as a Reading Specialist, and one as a Literacy Coach.

Detailed requirements for completing this degree are provided in the UofL Graduate Catalog.

Admission Requirements

Prospective students must submit an online application for admission to the University of Louisville Graduate School.

As part of the application process, students are required to submit all official transcripts. The minimum requirement for admission is the baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.

Each applicant is required to submit at least two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s academic and/or professional capabilities and potential are required.

Each applicant is required to submit official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). To be considered for unconditional admission, students are required to have a minimum combined score of 800.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all foreign students from countries in which English is not the native language. Students holding a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States are exempt from this requirement.

Applicants must provide a copy of the Kentucky teaching certificate.

For unconditional admission, students are required to have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average, or 2.75 grade point average for the senior college years.

Opportunities for Graduates

At U of L, the revised Kentucky Reading and Writing P-12 endorsement prepares you to:

1. Help students of any age learn to be successful readers and writers
2. Be an effective school or district literacy coach

Certification

Candidates who complete the MEd in Reading Education Program apply for state endorsement in Kentucky Reading and Writing P-12.