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Dec 21, 2024
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Graduate Catalog 2021 - 2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Literacy Development and Instruction, M.Ed. (Reading and TESOL endorsements available)
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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 or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on an existing Ohio teaching license. There is a third concentration for non-school personnel with an interest in Adult Literacy.
For further information, contact the Department of Teacher Education at (216) 687-4600.
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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 or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on an existing Ohio teaching license. There is a third concentration for non-school personnel with an interest in Adult Literacy. For further information, contact the Department of Teacher Education at (216) 687-4600. Program of Study College Core
(11 credits) Educational Research and Technology
Select one of the following courses:
One of the following courses must be selected in consultation with an academic advisor:
Curriculum and Instruction Core
(3 credits) Reading Endorsement
(15 credits) Reading Elective
(3 credits) Select one based on advisor approval (undergraduate coursework can not be used toward graduate degree): Elective
(1 credit) Degree candidates must complete at least one credit from the following options: - Independent study or
- TESOL course or
- Alternative option approved by advisor
NOTE: This credit is not required for candidates pursuing only the Reading Endorsement without a degree Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
21 credits as follows: 15 Credits for TESOL Endorsement
6 Credits Additional TESOL Specialization Courses
Note(s)
*A graduate-level linguistics course (3 credits minimum, selected with advisor) can be used in place of EDL 508 or EDL 510 Adult Literacy
(20 credits) Exit Requirement
(0-4 credits) |
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