Education/Reading Program (MED/R), M.Ed.

Program

The program integrates with the existing M.Ed. program. The program is a path for the M.Ed. candidate which has a focus on reading /literacy in curriculum. The individual who chooses this path would complete the M.Ed. program with a concentration in reading and this will also prepare the student for the Praxis exam for Reading Specialist.

Admission

Please see the Master of Education requirements for admission.

Program of Studies:

M.ED./R program is 30 credits.
All courses are three (3) credits unless noted otherwise.

I. Core:

12 credits required. No substitutions.

II. Curriculum and Instruction:

9 credits required. No substitutions.

III. Professional Studies:

9 credits required. Choose from the list below.

Reading Specialist Certification:

9 credits from Curriculum and Instruction area above
EDUC 504 - Assessment and Diagnosis in Reading/Writing
EDUC 506 - Strategies in Reading and Writing
EDUC 507 - The Affective Domain: Interest and Motivation to Read
EDUC 508 - Clinic I: Practicum in Diagnosis and Remediation
EDUC 509 - Clinic II: Literacy Leadership Internship
Additional requirements. The following courses will be considered for transfer/waiver if taken in a previous degree. (Effective 8/13/13)
EDUC 517 - Professional Practices that Support Inclusion
EDUC 518 - Teaching Students With a Learning Disability in the Regular Classroom
EDUC 519 - Meeting Needs of English Language Learners (ELL)
EDUC 520 - Inclusion for Educators

IV. Comprehensive Exam:

EXAM 501 - Non-credit examination

Graduation Requirements:

Any student wishing to graduate with a Master of Education degree must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or higher, and take the Master’s Comprehensive Exam or complete a Master’s Thesis. (Contact the Graduate Education Office for more details.)

Notes:

◊ Required for those pursuing Instructional II Certificate