M.Ed. in Language and Literacy 30 credits
This 30-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 multilingual 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
Required Courses (30 credits):
| EEDUC 6164 | Perspectives on Literacy, Learning, and Teaching | 3 |
| EECLD 6001 | Culturally Responsive Teaching | 3 |
| EECLD 6002 | On Languages: What Educators Need to Know about Linguistics | 3 |
| EEDUC 6059 | Literature and Learning in the K-8 Classroom | 3 |
| EEDUC 6001 | The Teaching of Writing (K-12) | 3 |
| EEDUC 6156 | Assessment for the Classroom Teacher of Literacy | 3 |
| EECLD 6010 | Content & Arts-Integrated Pedagogy for Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| EEDUC 6136 | Literacy: Building Strengths, Addressing Needs | 3 |
| EECLD 6007 | Content Language, Literacies & Literature PrK-12 | 3 |
Capstone Course (3 credits):
All other courses in the program should be taken before the capstone course.
| EEDUC 7130 | Leadership in Language & Literacy: Coaching & Collaboration | 3 |