Reading Specialist

Transition to a career as a Reading Specialist and elevate your teaching skills

The Reading Specialist Program at Fairmont State University provides an opportunity for currently licensed teachers to earn the credits required for the Reading Specialist Certification in an online program. The program offers the following two tracks for candidates:

The Reading Specialist Certification program prepares candidates to serve as Pre-K to Adult reading specialists who offer literacy leadership and work with other educators to evaluate students' reading abilities, plan assessments, and provide appropriate reading and writing instruction and support for struggling readers.  Program graduates have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to serve their schools and communities as resource persons and plan collaboratively and cooperatively with other professionals to offer programs for diverse populations of learners. Graduates of the Reading Specialist program are also prepared to provide leadership as they advocate for children and families, and provide professional development opportunities at local and state levels.

• Submit application to the Office of Admissions. Apply online now!
• Pay $50 application fee
• Submit official college transcripts to the Office of Admissions
• Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Submit proof of valid teaching license

Application forms can be found on the Graduate Studies Forms page.

Once the Fairmont State Office of Admissions receives all of the required documents, your application file will be reviewed by the Department of Education.