Literacy (grades 5-12), MSEd

Aim of the Program

A primary aim of the Literacy programs is to develop proficiency in providing instruction and assessment in literacy.  Another aim is to develop proficiency in organizing and enhancing literacy programs in cooperation and collaboration with other school personnel that results in creating instructional environments that maximize literacy skills in all learners.

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 34 credits is required for the Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy grades 5-12. These credits are distributed as follows:

• 24 credits of required courses;
•  6 credits of electives;
•  4 credits of college-supervised practicum in literacy education;
• Satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination is required (see graduation requirements)

Required Courses

• ED 5231 - Content Area Literacy in the Secondary School for Pupils with and without Disabilities 3
• ED 5375 - Effective Literacy Leadership 3
• ED 5441 - Basics of Literacy Instruction for Adolescence Education 3
• ED 5480 - Literacy for Special Needs Pupils: Grades 3-6 3
• ED 5485 - Literacy for Special Needs Pupils: Grades 7-12 3
• ED 5502 - Reading and Literature: Grades 5-12 3
• ED 5510 - Reading Improvement Through Writing 3
• ED 5563 - Writing Instruction for Literacy Leaders 3

Electives (6 credits)

• ED 5001 - Introduction to Special Education 3
• ED 5510 - Reading Improvement Through Writing 3
• ED 5630 - Specialized Methods for Pupils with Severe Literacy Problems 3
• ED 5670 - Literacy and Technology 3
• ED 5680 - Special Topics 3

Practicum

• ED 5621 - Applied Research Practicum in Literacy Remediation – Adolescence 4