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Early Childhood, Elementary and Literacy Education
The Reading Specialist Program is a 30 credit program designed to provide literacy educators with appropriate experiences and solid grounding in the field of literacy. It is expected that students will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of literacy's broad definition, sociopolitical underpinnings, and the ways they can effectively serve as change agents in their respective spheres of influence. Students will be equipped with both the skills and dispositions to effectively advocate for the field of literacy and the profession of literacy educators. As a department, it is our hope and anticipation that our graduates will be prepared to serve in a wide array of educational roles in a variety of institutional and multicultural contexts. The curriculum places emphasis upon reflection and critical thinking about professional practice and helps students analyze the moral and ethical responsibilities of literacy educators.
Students who are applying to the program must meet all of the basic requirements for admission, as established through the Office of Graduate Admissions and Support Services. Students who wish to receive certification as Reading Specialists must possess an initial teaching certificate, a Masters degree in any field, two years teaching experience, and 30 hours of study as outlined in their study programs prepared with the program coordinator, and a passing score on the Praxis (Reading) Exam.
Successful matriculation through the program will be based upon the quality of academic performance as indicated by grades and instructor input.
Program Requirements:
| Required Foundations Courses (3 Semester Hours) |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| READ 500 |
The Nature of Reading |
3 |
| Required Core Courses (21 Semester Hours) |
READ 501: |
Techniques of Reading Improvement in Secondary Schools |
3 |
| READ 502: |
Administration and Supervision of Reading Program |
3 |
| READ 503: |
Literature for Adolescents |
3 |
| READ 508: |
Critical Thinking and Literacy |
3 |
| READ 511 |
Case Studies of Reading Difficulties |
3 |
| READ 513 |
Supervised Clinical Practicum, Part I |
3 |
| READ 514 |
Supervised Clinical Practicum, Part II |
3 |
| Elective Course in Reading (Select one of the following. 3 Semester Hours) |
READ 504 |
Literacy Needs of Adult Learners |
3 |
| READ 510 |
Field Experience in Reading |
3 |
| READ 519 |
Language and Early Literacy Development |
3 |
| READ 522 |
History of Literacy and Media |
3 |
| READ 524 |
Teaching Multiethnic Literature in P-8 Classrooms |
3 |
| READ 525 |
Literacies, Digital Technologies and Learning |
3 |
| READ 600 |
Workshop in Contemporary Issues in Reading |
3 |
Additional Student Responsibilities:
- Students are responsible for seeking advisement from their academic advisor for registration and completion of degree requirements.
- In order to complete the program, students must file the proper audit forms in the Registrar's Office: October 1st for May completion, March 1st for August completion, and June 1st for January completion.
- Applications for Certification are required to be submitted to the Registrar's Office during the following period: October 15th to November 15th for January completion, March 15th to April 15th for May completion, and July 1st to August 1st for August completion.
- Any variation from this work program must be approved by the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services through the proper filing of a substitution form.
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