Reading, M.Ed.

Candidates for the M.Ed. with a major in Reading take a combination of courses in the professional sequence and content areas. Candidates are strongly urged to meet with their advisors during the first semester of study to plan their programs.

Total number of hours in the program must equal 33 with at least 15 hours in the professional sequence, 18 hours in the teaching field.

Program of Study

Professional Sequence (15 Credit Hours)

EDRD 7715:Theory and Pedagogy in the Study of Reading
EDRD 7717:Reading Assessment and Instruction
EDRD 7718:Content Area Reading and Writing
EDRD 7735:Using Data to Inform Reading Instruction
EDRD 7765:Teaching Reading in the Content Area to Diverse Learners

Concentrations (18 Credit Hours)

Students must take the teaching field courses from their area of concentration.

Elementary & Early Childhood Education

EDRD 7730:Culturally Relevant Literature for Children and Young Adults
EDUC 7700:Reflective Inquiry for Transformative Teaching and Learning
INED 7752:Explicit Approaches to Literacy Instruction for P-12 Students with Disabilities
EDRS 8000:Applied Quantitative & Qualitative Research
EDRD 7720:Literacy Coaching and Leadership
EDUC 7797:Capstone in Middle and Secondary Grades Education

Secondary & Middle Grades Education