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Literacy Education

Professional Studies Building, Rm.345
201-200-3361

Dr. Allan DeFina, Chairperson

Jill Lewis, Graduate Advisor
Jeanette Parsons, Graduate Advisor
Deborah Woo, Graduate Advisor


MASTER OF ARTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL READING
A program consisting of 39 credits, described below, and a c omprehensive exam; or, 36 credits and a thesis.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Code Title
Credits
LTED 603 Solving Reading Problems of the Urban Learner
3
OR  
LTED 648 Solving Reading Problems at the Elementary Level
3
LTED 605 Literacy in the Elementary Curriculum
3
LTED 637 Nature of Reading
3
LTED 641 Reading and the School Curriculum
3
  Basic professional courses*
3-6
  *courses in special educationand supervision strongly recommended
Select 18-21 credits from the following:
Code Title
Credits
LTED 601 Reading and Multi Media
3
LTED 602 Reading Disabilities Remediation
3
LTED 610 Literacy in the Middle School
3
LTED 611 Reading Research (Thesis Option)
1-3
LTED 612 Research in Reading
3
LTED 614 Pedagogical Aspects of Teaching Writing in the K-12 Classroom
3
LTED 619 Pedagogy of Children’s Literature to Teach Content Areas to Emergent Readers, Pre K-3
3
LTED 642 Seminar in Reading: Selected Topics (may take more than once-diff. topics)
3
LTED 643 Practicum in Reading
3
LTED 646 Diagnostic Procedures in Reading I
3

MASTER OF ARTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL READING
A program consisting of 39 credits described below and a comprehensive exam; or 36 credits and a thesis.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Code Title
Credits
LTED 603 Solving Reading Problems of the Urban Learner
3
OR  
LTED 650 Solving Reading Problems in the Secondary School
3
LTED 605 Literacy in the Elementary Curriculum
3
LTED 607 Reading in the Secondary School
3
LTED 637 Nature of Reading
3
LTED 641 Reading and the School Curriculum
3
Restricted electives (select 15-18 credits from the following)
LTED 604 Whole Language: Getting Started, Moving Forward
3
LTED 611 Reading Research (Thesis Option)
1-3
LTED 612 Research in Reading
3
LTED 616 Reading and Language for the Gifted
3
LTED 643 Practicum in Reading: Selected Topics
3
LTED 646 Diagnostic Procedures in Reading I
3
  AND
  Other reading courses

MASTER OF ARTS—READING SPECIALIST AND READING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
A program consisting of 39 credits described below and a comprehensive exam; or 36 credits and a thesis.

Selections for this program must produce graduate course work in three of the following six areas (some seminars may satisfy an area):

a. children’s or adolescent literature
b. linguistics
c. measurement
d. psychology
e. organization of reading programs
f. supervision

NOTE: Prospective applicants are advised to contact the department immediately as an initial personal interview is required. Also at this interview, the applicant will be given a descriptive document of all requirements throughout the entire program. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for program admission, while a 3.00 GPA must be maintained for graduation. For certification eligibility, there is also a requirement of two years of teaching experience.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses (27 credits):
Code Title
Credits
LTED 606 Literacy Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom
3
LTED 607 Reading in the Secondary School
3
LTED 612 Research in Reading
3
LTED 637 Nature of Reading**
3
LTED 641 Reading and the School Curriculum**
3
LTED 643 Practicum in Reading
3
LTED 646 Diagnostic Procedures in Reading I
3
LTED 648 Solving Reading Problems at the Elementary Level
3
LTED 667 The Administration and Supervision of School Reading Programs
3
** Both courses are introductory foundation courses and are to be taken at the onset of program studies.
Reading Electives:
Children’s Literature (Choose 3 credits)
LTED 618 Pedagogy and Application of Children’s Literature in the K-12 Classroom
3
LTED 619 Pedagogy of Children’s Literature, to Teach Content Areas to Emergent Readers, PreK-3
3
LTED XXX Adolescent Literature in Secondary Curriculum*
3
(*course pending approval)
Technology (Choose 3 credits)
LTED 601 Reading and Multi Media
3
LTED 621 Microcomputers and Reading Instruction
3
EDTC 624 Technology in the English/Language Arts Curriculum
3
Literacy Instruction (Choose 3 credits)
LTED 602 Reading Disabilities Remediation
3
LTED 605 Literacy in the Elementary Curriculum
3
LTED 609 Literacy Strategies for the Early Childhood Classroom
3
LTED 610 Literacy in the Middle School
3
LTED 611 Reading Research (Thesis Option)
3
LTED 613 Advanced Research in Reading (for thesis students only)
3
LTED 614 Pedagogical Aspects of Teaching Writing in the K-12 Classroom
3
LTED 616 Reading and Language for the Gifted
3
LTED 642 Seminar in Reading: Selected Topics
3
LTED 647 Diagnosis and Treatment II
3
LTED 651 Language Development, Reading and Linguistics
3
Basic Professional Education or General Education
3
Students are to select one course from the following areas:
  Supervision
  Special Education
  Early Childhood (P-3 grades)
  Psychology




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ASSESSMENT RUBRICS
LTED 612 Action Research Project

LTED 612 Classroom Research Project

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