Elementary Education with Literacy Option, MA

This program leading to a Master of Arts in Elementary Education is designed for elementary school teachers. Students complete foundations courses in education and in curriculum and instruction and courses for an area of concentration in literacy education.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the master’s program in Elementary Education with Literacy Option must be completed and submitted at least six weeks (domestic) or six months (international) before the beginning of the term for which admission is sought in order to allow for adequate processing time. Students must have a 2.5 or higher undergraduate cumulative grade point average to be fully admitted. 

Degree Requirements

Educational Foundations
EDFN 600Philosophies of Education3
EDFN 624Seminar in Educational Psychology3
EDFN 640Using Research to Inform Practice3
Curricular and Instructional Studies
EDCI 600Concepts of Curriculum & Instruction3
EDCI 625Contemporary Issues in Literacy Instruction and Phonics3
Area of Concentration/Literacy
Select 15 credits of the following: 115
EDCI 522Content Area Literacy
EDCI 524Teaching Reading to Culturally Diverse Learners
EDCI 622Children's Literature in the Curriculum
EDCI 626Assessment of Reading Difficulties
EDCI 627Special Topics in Curricular & Instructional Studies
EDCI 628Literacy Assessment Practicum
Master’s Project/Thesis Options
Select one of the following options:6
Option 1
EDCI 690Educational Inquiry I
EDCI 691Educational Inquiry II
Option 2
EDCI 696Masters Project (with advisor's permission)
Option 3
EDCI 699Masters Thesis (with advisor's permission)
Total Hours36
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If seeking a reading endorsement, a valid teaching license, completion of 18 credit hours in reading, and a passing score on OAE Test 038/039: Subtests 1 and 2 are required.