Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Catalog-Amended 
    
2021-2022 Academic Catalog-Amended [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Reading Specialist Graduate Certification


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Graduate Certification


Admission to a Graduate Certification Program

For applicants, with GPA’s below 3.0, seeking certifications in a class other than classroom teacher the following scores must be achieved:

GRE® scores in the following ranges:

  • GRE® Verbal Reasoning - 143 or greater
  • GRE® Quantitative Reasoning - 140 or greater
  • GRE® Analytical Writing - 3.0 or greater

The applicant MUST also meet the UHV admissions index.

Degree Requirements


  1. Hold a valid Texas teacher certificate.
  2. Master’s degree.
  3. A minimum of two years of teaching experience in an accredited school.
  4. Admission to graduate study within the College of Education & Health Professions must precede the completion of applicable course work.
  5. The program for the certificate includes:
  1. Pass the TExES #151.

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