M.A. in Education
Reading Specialization
Note to prospective applicants: The M.A. program with Reading Specialization is undergoing revision and is not currently accepting applicants. If you are interested in the program, please contact Terry Deeney for more information.
Curriculum
Program Requirements
- 30 credits minimum
- A required core of 12 credits
- Required methods and practica (18 credits)
Required Courses (30 credits)
Developing Knowledge
- EDC/PSY 527: Language Study for Teachers (3 credits)
- EDC 565: Advanced Reading Research Seminar (3 credits)
- EDC 563: Teaching Literacy to Multicultural Populations (3 credits)
- EDC 544: Reading Acquisition and Reading Disability (3 credits)
Developing Expertise
- EDC 562: Methods of Intervention for Struggling Readers (3 credits)
- EDC 564: Diagnosis of Literacy Difficulties (3 credits)
- EDC 566: Intervention in Reading and Writing Difficulties (Practicum Fall/Spring) (6 credits)
Developing Professionalism
- EDC 567: Field Experience in Literacy (3 credits)
- EDC 594: Organization and Supervision of Literacy Programs (3 credits)