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Dr. Janine M. Schall
Reading Specialist Certification Program Coordinator/ Department Chair
Department of Bilingual and Literacy Studies
Edinburg campus: EEDUC 1.514 | Brownsville campus: BMAIN 2.306
Email: janine.schall@utrgv.edu
Email: bls@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-5227

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College of Education and P-16 Integration Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability Graduate Office

Admissions

Apply to the program through the Graduate College application website. New students are admitted for the fall semester.

Successful applicants have:

  • A master’s degree in Reading and Literacy from UTRGV.
  • Graduate GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Official transcripts from each institution attended submitted directly to UTRGV
  • Current teaching certification in the State of Texas
  • Documentation of two years of teaching experience as a certified teacher
  • Personal interview
  • Clear criminal background check
  • Signed and returned acceptance letter
  • International students and/or students who studied at a university outside of the United States have additional requirements. Please visit the Graduate College website.

Please note: financial aid is not available for students in certificate programs.

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