Reading Education, Master of Science

(33 semester hours)

I. Professional Education and Core Courses (Required for Degree): 9 semester hours

EDUC 501	Research Theory	3
EDUC 502	Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education	3
EDUC 554	Contemporary Learning Theories	3
EDUC 555	Professional Contribution	0

II. Concentration: 24 semester hours

RED 524A	Creative Teaching of Language Arts	4
RED 526	Teaching Content Area Reading	3
RED 530	Reading Disabilities and Diagnosis	3
RED 533	Remedial Techniques	3
RED 540	Practicum	3
RED 542	Organization of School Reading Programs	3
EDUC 511	Children's Literature for Early Chldhd & Elemntry Schl Tchrs	1.5
RED 546	Reading Specialist Internship	3

RED 540: Prerequisites: RED 524A, RED 526, RED 530, RED 533

RED 542: Prerequisites: RED 524A, RED 526

Please Note: Coursework (3 credits) in developmental psychology or human development, (3 credits) in educational psychology, (9 credits) in special education, and (3 credits) in Teaching ESL plus an initial certification are prerequisites for this program.

Students who do not have this background will need to complete any missing credits.