Literacy Development and Instruction, M.Ed.

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Literacy Development and Instruction

Specialization leading to a Master of Education degree.

(34 to 35 credits)

The specialization in literacy development and instruction meets the needs of teachers, clinicians, and others who provide literacy-related services to children or adults. The program also is of interest to those who wish to study reading and writing as language processes. Within this program, the acquisition and development of literate behaviors are viewed as inherent components of language learning in general, including second-language acquisition.

A wide range of available course offerings make this program attractive to individuals with diverse interests and career goals. Students may pursue concentrations leading to endorsement in Reading, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or Bilingual Education on an existing Ohio teaching license. There is a fourth concentration for non-school personnel with an interest in Adult Literacy.

In addition to completing all course work in the appropriate concentration, candidates for reading endorsement must pass the Praxis II Specialty Examination, Introduction to the Teaching of Reading. Similarly, candidates for TESOL endorsement must complete all course work in that concentration and pass the Praxis II Specialty Test, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

For further information, contact the Department of Teacher Education at (216) 687-4600.

Program of Study College Core

(11 credits)

Educational Research and Technology

Social Foundations

Select one of the following courses:

Human Development

One of the following courses must be selected in consultation with an academic advisor:

EDC 501 - Child Development (not an option for Adult Literacy program)
EDB 620 - Psychology of the Adolescent Learner (not an option for Adult Literacy program)
EDB 628 - Psychology of Learning and Instruction
ALD 605 - Psychology of the Adult Learner

Curriculum and Instruction Core

(3 credits)

EDB 612 - Curriculum Theory and Instruction

Areas of Specialization

Reading Endorsement

(20 credits)

Select one of the following courses:

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

(21 credits)

Note(s)

*A graduate-level linguistics course (3 credits minimum, selected with advisor) can be used in place of EDL 508 or EDL 510

Bilingual Education Endorsement

(21 credits)

Adult Literacy

(20 credits)

Exit Requirement

Select one of the three options: comprehensive examination, project, or thesis. Students in the Reading Endorsement and Adult Literacy specializations may substitute EDL 695 , if completed with a grade of B or better.