M.Ed. in Language and Literacy 33 credits
This 33-credit online program addresses the needs of experienced educators who wish to enhance and expand their knowledge and skills in the area of literacy. The program provides educators with a foundation in literacy learning and language and its application across diverse populations and content areas. The program has a particular focus on meeting the needs of English Language Learners through the integration of reading and writing, the use of assessment to inform instruction, the integration of technology to enhance a multiple literacies approach, and the knowledge and use of authentic literature, narrative and informational, to effectively match readers and text.
Program Prerequisite: Teaching license or documented education-related experience
Program of Study
Courses may have prerequisites for registration; please check course descriptions before registering.
Required Courses (30 credits):
| EEDUC 6164 | Perspectives on Literacy, Learning, and Teaching | 3 |
| EECLD 6001 | Culturally Responsive Teaching | 3 |
| EECLD 6002 | Essential Linguistics: What Every Teacher Needs to Know about Language | 3 |
| EEDUC 6059 | Literature and Learning in the K-8 Classroom | 3 |
| EEDUC 6001 | The Teaching of Writing (K-12) | 3 |
| EEDUC 6101 | Content Literacy | 3 |
| EEDUC 6156 | Assessment for the Classroom Teacher of Literacy | 3 |
| EECLD 6010 | TESOL in Content Areas: Engaging Students | 3 |
| EEDUC 6136 | Struggling Readers and Writers | 3 |
| EECLD 6008 | Teaching Reading and Writing for Speakers of Other Languages and Dialects | 3 |
Capstone Course (3 credits):
All other courses in the program should be taken before the capstone course.
| EEDUC 7130 | Professional Development-New Role for the Classroom Teacher of Literacy | 3 |