Language and Literacy Education, M.Ed. - Reading Specialist
The Department of Early, Middle and Exceptional Education offers a master’s in language and literacy education leading to reading specialist certification. This concentration is available for PK-4 teachers, and middle level and secondary teachers (with a prerequisite course to address the PK-4 portion of this PK-12 certification) who possess an Instructional I Certificate in Pennsylvania. A Master of Education in language and literacy education offers the student the opportunity to participate in original research and experiential programs in this field, with a practicum at the end of the coursework. All courses and learnings are aligned with knowledge and practice standards for PK-12 Reading Specialist - PDE Chapter 49 Structured Literacy Competencies.
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MED Professional Core Requirements
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PROFESSIONAL CORE
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Psychological Core Requirement - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Advanced Educational Psychology
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Advanced Child Psychology
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Advanced Adolescent Psychology
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Human Growth and Development
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Philosophical Core Requirement - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Comparative Education
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Social Foundation of Educ
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Philosophy of Education
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Education and Public Policy
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Total hours9 hours -
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Major in Language & Literacy - Reading Specialist
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REQUIRED COURSES27 hours
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Methods for Teaching English Language Learners
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Literature and Response
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Foundations of Reading and Writing
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Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
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Diag. of Reading & Writing Disabilities: Practicum
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Diag and Correction of Reading and Writing Diff
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Psych & Social Factors in Reading & Writing Ability
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Literacy Leadership
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Literacy Course or Summer Institute - Choose 3 hours from:3 hours
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Sp Topics:
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Special Topics in Reading
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Any ADVAPPROVED course(s)
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Total hours30 hours -