Reading & Literacy Instruction Program

Graduate Admissions Requirements

Prospective students may apply for admission to the MSEd or EdS in Reading & Literacy Instruction throughout the year. Classes begin every May and September.

Massachusetts Teachers
Teachers who want to pursue a Massachusetts Reading Specialist License must successfully complete the Reading & Literacy Instruction degree courses, pass the Reading Specialist Licensure and Communication and Literacy Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTELs), have at least an initial teaching license and have taught under that license for one year, and complete a practicum field experience in a Massachusetts public school setting or a Massachusetts approved private special education school.

Teachers Outside of Massachusetts

Please visit our Professional Licensure Disclosure page for more information.

International Dyslexia Association Accreditation

Bay Path University’s graduate programs in Reading and Literacy Instruction have earned accreditation from the International Dyslexia Association.

For consideration, applicants must submit the following admission requirements:

A completed application - Apply Now
Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred)
An original essay of 300-500 words on the topic: "Why the MSEd/EdS in Reading & Literacy Instruction is important to my personal and professional goals"
A current resume
One recommendation - Download the form here
A signed program requirement form - Download the form here
A of MTEL results (if applicable)
A copy of your current teaching license (if applicable)
Complete an interview Zoom meeting with the Program Director, Janet Stratton

All documentation including recommendation forms and official transcripts may be mailed or emailed directly to Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions:

By Mail:
Bay Path University
Office of Graduate Admissions
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

By Email:
graduate@baypath.edu

Please visit the MSEd and EdS in Reading & Literacy Instruction program page to learn about curriculum, faculty, program options and more!