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.