
Post-Master’s Certificate in Reading Specialist
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Reading Specialist, offered online with a field-based internship, is designed for licensed educators with a VDOE teaching license and a master’s degree in teaching or a related field. You will explore phonemic and phonological awareness, theory, assessment, and differentiated instruction for diverse learners, including those who are struggling and advanced readers. It also helps you prepare to deliver evidence-based, inclusive literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading.
- Learn skills to support school-wide reading success and close achievement gaps.
- Gain expertise in reading supervision, curriculum design, and the integration of research and technology.
- Promote independent, strategic reading through engaging literary and informational texts.
This certificate is ideal for educators passionate about literacy leadership and may help advance your career as an expert in your field.
Application Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Certificate | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Certificate |
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Certificate in the Law & Higher Education | $250 | 9 | $2,250 |
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Artificial Intelligence for Education | $250 | 12 | $2,250 |
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism | $250 | 12 | $3,000 |
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Career Switcher | $250 | 24 | $6,000 |
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Christian Education | $250 | 9 | $2,250 |
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership | $250 | 12 | $3,000 |
Certificate of Graduate Studies in eLearning Design | $250 | 10 | $2,500 |
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers | $250 | 12-14 | $3,000-$3,500 |
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) | $250 | 10 | $2,500 |
Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – Adult Education-Collegiate | $250 | 15-18 | $3,750-$4,500 |
Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – K-12 | $250 | 15 | $3,750 |
Post-Master's Certificate in Advancing Leadership (CAL) | $250 | 9 | $2,250 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $750 |
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Library Orientation | $50 (one-time) |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.