Applications are received-year round for Fall admission.
University Admission Requirements
Admission requires meeting both FIU's general graduate admission requirements and the program's specific requirements.
For the complete list of FIU Graduate School admission requirements, review the Graduate Student Checklist. Highlights are listed below.
- Submit an online graduate application and $30 application fee
- Provide official transcripts, recommendation letters and official test scores (TOEFL iBT/PBT, IELTS or DuoLingo). These items must be sent by the corresponding official agencies directly to the FIU Graduate Admisions Office. If your undergraduate degree is from FIU, you do not need to request transcripts.
- International transcripts must be officially translated and certified by a NACES-affiliated institution. Transcripts must be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office.
- International students must submit proof of their undergraduate degree or diploma, a copy of their passport, and a Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF).
- In addition to the information sent to Admissions, the student must have a letter from their faculty sponsor submitted for the application to be considered complete.
Program Admission Requirements
MS in Reading/Literacy Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Education
- State of Florida professional teaching certificate or eligibility for one
- Pass State of Florida certification exams
- 3.0 GPA or higher for the last 60 hours of upper-division coursework
Entry to Program
Students are encouraged to meet all admission requirements prior to beginning the program; however, students may take a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours of course work applicable to the program prior to admission. Only courses with a grade of “B” or better taken prior to admission can be included.
Literacy Studies Track
- Bachelor’s degree in Education (recommended), or
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field
- 3.0 GPA or higher for the last 60 hours of upper-division coursework
For more information, consult the Graduate Catalog.
The Reading/Literacy Education track includes a required practicum that provides supervised experience in a professional reading role, such as teaching, assessment, supervision or research. Visit the Office of Clinical Experiences to learn more about our opportunities.
For more information about this requirement, consult the Graduate Catalog.
