TEACP Reading Specialist Certification

Enhance Your Career in Reading Education

The Master of Education in Reading program at Dallas Baptist University offers certified educators a transformative opportunity to deepen their expertise in literacy instruction and become equipped to address diverse student needs. This comprehensive 30-hour, 10-course program not only prepares educators to excel in teaching reading but also qualifies them to take the Texas Reading Specialist certification exam. Rooted in a Christ-centered philosophy, the program uniquely integrates faith and academic excellence, fostering educators who are prepared to make a meaningful impact in their classrooms and communities through compassionate, purpose-driven instruction.

Admission Criteria:

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? The DBU Certification Reading Specialist Program is designed for professionals like you. This program is perfect if you have:

• A master's degree from an accredited college with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
• If degreed out of country, you will need to submit the following in addition to the required documents for application.
  • The countries in which English is the official language as approved by SBEC Figure 19 TAC 230.11(b)(5)(C) are exempt from the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT). Course by Course Evaluation from the List of Reviewed Foreign Credential Evaluator Providers posted on the TEA website.
  • TOEFL iBT score report - All four parts of the TOEFL iBT are required with an acceptable passing score on the Speaking portion of 20-24, the Listening portion of 17-21, the Reading portion of 18-23, and the Writing portion of 17-23.
  • The countries in which English is the official language as approved by SBEC Figure 19 TAC 230.11(b)(5)(C) are exempt from the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT).
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience as a certified teacher.
• Valid teaching certificate (Texas or comparable).

If you are interested in earning a master's degree, check out DBU's Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction or Master of Education in Reading.

Tuition & Fees

All Program Fees are Non-Refundable.

Flat rate pricing available is only applicable to the first enrollment in the course. Multiple enrollments due to failure or withdrawal will be charged at the regular tuition rate.

Other potential costs at the candidate's expense:

• TEA required fingerprint fee**
• TEA EPP technology fee**
• Test preparation subscription fee**
• SBEC certification fee**

**Fees subject to change without notice.