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 courses in curriculum and instruction and courses within 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Foundations | ||
| EDFN 624 | Seminar in Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDFN 640 | Using Research to Inform Practice | 3 |
| Curricular and Instructional Studies | ||
| EDCI 600 | Concepts of Curriculum & Instruction | 3 |
| EDCI 625 | Contemporary Issues in Literacy Instruction and Phonics | 3 |
| Area of Concentration/Literacy 1 | ||
| EDCI 626 | Assessment of Reading Difficulties | 3 |
| EDCI 628 | Literacy Assessment Practicum | 3 |
| Select 9 credits of the following: | 9 | |
| EDCI 522 | Content Area Literacy | |
| EDCI 524 | Teaching Reading to Culturally Diverse Learners | |
| EDCI 622 | Children's Literature in the Curriculum | |
| EDCI 627 | Special Topics in Curricular & Instructional Studies | |
| Master’s Project | ||
| EDCI 690 | Educational Inquiry I | 3 |
| EDCI 691 | Educational Inquiry II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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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.