Through intensely focused coursework, students will deepen their understanding of reading development, assessment and instruction for diverse learners, and explore areas of interest such as reading in a second language and instructional leadership. Students can also apply to undertake either a project or thesis focusing on a specific area of inquiry pertaining to reading development and instruction.

The program can be completed online, making it accessible across the globe. This program features a hands-on component where students have a brief engagement with children and their teachers in local schools. This structure ensures students are connected to their learning community and children in school settings. In the four core RDI courses, students have weekly or biweekly interactions with instructors and classmates in real time, using MUN’s Brightspace online learning platform. In the practicum component of the program, students will submit video recordings of their practice with a level B assessment for review by instructors, as well as receive feedback on structured literacy instructional plans.

Graduates of this program will be well positioned to take up many roles, such as reading-related program specialists in school districts or departments of education, school-based reading specialists, literacy support teachers, literacy coaches, classroom teachers and those who work in private practice as remedial reading tutors. RDI graduates also take roles in advocacy, policy, and research settings.

• Deferral Requests. Students are advised that the graduate office does not accept deferral requests unless there are extenuating circumstances and supporting documentation. In such cases, a maximum of one deferral for one year may be granted. Files will be kept for a one year period, which enable students to ask to be reconsidered for a competition within that timeframe at no additional cost.
• Educational Leave. If you are considering applying for educational leave in order to pursue a Master of Education, you should first apply to the program. If you are not granted educational leave, but are accepted to the program, you can consider commencing your studies on a part-time basis.

• A candidate in full-time status may register for a maximum of 12 credit hours in any regular semester and a maximum of 6 credit hours in intersession or summer session.
• A candidate with part-time status may register for a maximum of 3 credit hours in any semester or session, excluding summer session, when 6 credit hours are permitted.
• Candidates may register for additional courses in a semester or session with the permission of the Office of the Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research, Faculty of Education.