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Master of Ed.: Literacy Specialization

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CORE COURSES (8 q.h.) View the core courses under Master of Education

SPECIALIZATION REQUIRED COURSES
(20 q.h.)
 
EDU 6432 Reading Processes: Theory and Practice
4 q.h.
EDU 6433
Writing Processes: Theory and Practice
4 q.h.
EDU 6483
Empowering Struggling Readers and Writers
4 q.h.
ED 3638

Assessment: Elementary

2 q.h.
or 
  
ED 3639 Assessment: Secondary2 q.h.
EDU 6481

Inquiry in Reading, Writing, and Thinking Across Content Areas: Elementary
4 q.h.
or   
EDU 6482Inquiry in Reading, Writing, and Thinking Across Content Areas: Secondary

4 q.h.
NEW Capstone Project
2 q.h.

ELECTIVES
(12 q.h.)
Choose three courses from the following list or select other electives with permission of your faculty adviser:
ED 3534 Bilingualism, Second Language and Literacy Development
4 q.h.
EDU 6086 Foundations of Literacy Development
4 q.h.
EDU 6484

The Power of Literature for Children

4 q.h.
or
  
EDU 3685
The Power of Literature for Young Adults
4 q.h.

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS
(40 q.h.)
Students wishing to meet the requirements of "Highly Qualified Teacher of English Languages" (ELL) should consult with a School of Education adviser.
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