Literacy Instruction, M.S.Ed. (All Grades)

For certified teachers, this 37 credit-hour program leads to initial/professional certification in literacy, all grades. Candidates must hold a teaching certification in early childhood, childhood, middle-childhood or adolescence education (elementary or secondary). This degree may be therefore used to satisfy the requirements for professional certification.

Required Literacy Instruction Courses
EDU 552Applied Children's & Adolescent Lit3
EDU 555Literacy Foundations3
EDU 561Lang/Lit Dev Div Yng Lrns (Language and Literacy Development for Diverse Young Learners)3
EDU 562Literacy: Intermediate Grades3
EDU 572Reading Diff: Identification/Intervent3
EDU 575Literacy: Upper Grades3
Required Foundations Courses
EDU 595Intro to Educational Research3
EDU 747Consultation and Collaboration3
Advised Electives
(Choose 2 Courses – select from below or other with advisor permission) Potential courses: EDU 528, 531, 574, 579, 602, 604, 610, 611, 778 16
Advised Elective 1
Advised Elective 2
Required Literacy Field Courses
EDU 796.01Practicum in Literacy Instruction3
EDU 798Seminar in Literacy Instruction (taken with Practicum)3
EDU 799Comprehensive Portfolio Advisement1
Total Credits37
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Partial listing - select with advisor

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Prerequisite: EDU 515 Foundations in Applied Reading Research