Curriculum

Master of Science In Education
Reading Specialist Major (35 semester hours)

The Reading Specialist Major is designed for educators who want to assume Reading Specialist roles in the schools. The program culminates with candidates earning a Master of Science degree and a State of Illinois Reading Specialist Endorsement as of July 1, 2013. The purpose and intent of the Reading Specialist Program is to prepare educators to become ethical decision-makers and leaders who can provide literacy-based services within an educational community.

Required Courses
Foundations of Literacy (3)
Assessment Procedures and Data Analysis for Student Achievement (3)
Exploration of Literacy Strategies and Materials for Student Achievement (3)
Utilizing Literature in the Classroom (3)
Literacy and Diverse Learners (3)
Writing in the 21st Century (3)
Reading Teacher Practicum (3)
Disciplinary Literacy (3)
Cultural Awareness (1)
Reading Specialist Practicum I (4)
Reading Specialist Practicum II (3)
Methods of Educational Research (3)

 

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