Online/Blended Master’s Degree in Reading

TWU offers an online blended master’s degree in Reading that qualifies the graduate to become certified as a Reading Specialist in the State of Texas. Students will participate in a cohort, come to the Denton campus three Saturdays each semester and participate in video/audio classroom sessions online at home. 

Admission Requirements for Blended Cohort

Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
3.0 GPA in undergraduate degree and/or 4.0 in non-degree seeking graduate courses.
Submit a Professional Resume
Submit a Professional Statement addressing candidate’s

• Professional background 
• Learning goals 
• Perceived competency related to technology and teaching/learning or statement indicating willingness to learn new technology tools.

Submit professional statement to Dr. Nancy Anderson nanderson@twu.edu

Application Procedure for Blended Cohort

1. Apply online by completing the Texas Common Application form at:
http://www.applytexas.org and pay the applicable Graduate School Application
fee. Indicate on the application Blended Masters Reading

2. Submit official Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) from every
college/university attended to:
 
Application Materials Mailing Address
TWU Student Records
P.O. Box 425649
Denton, TX 76204
Fax: (940)898-3081

Materials Overnight Mailing Address (Mon-Fri)
TWU Admissions
304 Administration Dr
Denton, TX 76204

To check your status and confirm receipt of materials related to transcripts, please contact:

Office of Student Records: Toll Free (888) 948-9984 or (940) 898-3076.
 
3. Review TWU’s system requirements for distance learning.  

4. Submit to the Department of Reading a Resume and a professional statement addressing

• Teaching Background
• Professional Goals
• Background related to teaching and technology or statement indicating willingness to learn new technology tools.

Submit both documents via email to Dr. Anderson a nanderson@twu.edu
 
To check your status and confirm receipt of materials related to admission to the online cohort, please contact: Reading Department, 940-898-2227
 
You will be contacted after receipt of all of your information. regarding the status of your acceptance into the Blended Cohort beginning each Fall

 Submit Resume and Professional Statement for Blended Cohort