Literacy (grades 5-12), MSEd
Program Code 0830
(Leading to Initial and Professional Certification)
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 DISABILTIES | 3 |
| ED 5375 | EFFECTIVE LITERACY LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| ED 5441 | BASICS OF LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5480 | LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS IN GRADES 3-6 | 3 |
| ED 5485 | LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS IN 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 5244 | IMAGE MAKING | 3 |
| ED 5282 | CONTENT ENHANCEMENT FOR STUDENT WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS | 3 |
| ED 5364 | TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS | 3 |
| ED 5390 | COLLABORATION WITH PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS | 3 |
| ED 5501 | READING AND LITERATURE: BIRTH-6 | 3 |
| ED 5510 | READING IMPROVEMENT THROUGH WRITING | 3 |
| ED 5650 | THE YOUNG ADOLESCENT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3 |
| ED 5680 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5700 | TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ED 5710 | DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION | 3 |
| ED 5750 | INTRODUCTION TO GIFTED EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION | 3 |
| ED 5755 | IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS IN GIFTED EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5760 | CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION FOR GIFTED LEARNERS | 3 |
| ED 5765 | SPECIAL POPULATIONS OF GIFTED LEARNERS | 3 |
Practicum
| ED 5621 | APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- ADOLESCENCE | 4 |