Reading Specialization - M.Ed.

Program Overview

The Master of Education in Reading Specialization program develops educators' knowledge and skills in improving literacy across grade levels. Through courses in reading processes, instruction, and research, students gain proficiency in teaching reading and writing effectively, meeting the needs of diverse learners and fostering a love of literature. The program includes clinical practicum experiences and supports candidates seeking Ohio reading endorsement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Education degree in Reading Specialization develops practical and professional knowledge that is essential for educators concerned with the improvement of literacy at all instructional levels. Students study the nature of the reading and writing processes; the interrelationships between language, literature and literacy; literacy learning and teaching; the nature and needs of students who find reading and writing difficult; reading and writing as vehicles for learning and enjoyment; and the role of research in literacy instruction.

Outline:

Program Requirements:

• Course List:
• CI 50093 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (1 credit hour)
• CI 67096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (1 credit hour)
• CI 67396 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS (1 credit hour)
• CI 67310 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING (13 credit hours)
• CI 67319 DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING (13 credit hours)
• CI 67320 TEACHER AS LITERACY RESEARCHER (3 credit hours)
• CI 67330 READING IN CONTENT AREAS (3 credit hours)
• CI 67351 PERSPECTIVES ON LITERACY RESEARCH (3 credit hours)
• CI 67352 LITERACY COACHING (3 credit hours)
• CI 67353 MULTICULTURAL VOICES IN TEACHING CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE (3 credit hours)
• CI 67396 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS (1 credit hour)
• CI 67692 CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN CORRECTIVE READING (13 credit hours)
• Major Electives (6 credit hours)
• CI 67312 TEACHING WRITING AS A PROCESS
• CI 67517 NEW LITERACIES IN PRACTICE
• MCED 50005 EFFECTIVE USE OF PHONICS IN READING
• MCED 50007 TEACHING READING WITH LITERATURE IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 32
• Notes:
• Courses must be taken in sequence and are required for reading endorsement.

Graduation Requirements:

• Minimum Major GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: No requirement specified
• Other Requirements:
• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
• Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure.

Other:

• Program Learning Outcomes:
• Demonstrate outstanding or satisfactory knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.
• Use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction.
• Use of a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction.
• Create and engage their students in literacy practices that develop awareness, understanding, respect and valuing of differences in society.
• Create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, use of instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials and the appropriate use of assessments.
• View professional development as a career long effort and responsibility.