Language and Literacy, M.Ed.
The M.Ed. in Language and Literacy is designed for individuals who wish to grow their knowledge and expertise in language and literacy teaching. Candidates will select an area of concentration within the program: Multi-Literacy or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The program prepares candidates to serve as a literacy teacher, literacy coach, literacy specialist, and/or ESOL teacher in K-12 school and district settings.
Learning Outcomes
- Foundational Knowledge. Candidates have knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.
- Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Materials. Candidates use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction.
- Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation. Candidates use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction.
- Creating a Literate Environment. Candidates 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.
- Professional Development. Candidates view professional development as a career-long effort and responsibility.
Admission
In addition to The Graduate School’s application requirements, applicants must submit a letter of intent. Students in the M.Ed. program will follow the program of study outlined below and are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours.
Degree Requirements (30 Hours)
Language and Literacy (15 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDRD 714 | Critical Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| EDRD 715 | Instructional Strategies for Reading | 3 |
| EDRD 716 | Foundations of Reading Assessment | 3 |
| EDRD 730 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDRD 760 | Literacy Research and Inquiry | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Concentration (15 hours)
Complete 15 credit hours in selected concentration: Multi-Literacy or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Multi-Literacy Concentration (15 hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDRD 750 | Literacy Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDRD 776 | Coaching within Classrooms: Improving Teaching and Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| EDRD 783 | Literacy Leadership and Supervision | 3 |
| EDRD 796 | Teaching Reading and Writing to ESOL Learners: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| 3 hours in research as approved by advisor | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Concentration (15 hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDRD 794 | Linguistics for Classroom Teachers PreK-12 | 3 |
| EDRD 795 | ESOL Principles and Strategies for PreK-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| EDRD 796 | Teaching Reading and Writing to ESOL Learners: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDRD 797 | Assessment for English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDRD 798 | Curriculum Design and Materials Development for English Language Learners | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Comprehensive Assessment
The comprehensive assessment requires the student to organize and synthesize the skills, competencies, and knowledge gained in his/her coursework in the Language & Literacy Program.