Education, MA with Dyslexia Graduate Certificate

33 credit hours

Students enrolled in this program of study are preparing to address the learning needs of students struggling with reading. Individuals who are currently employed as a reading specialist, instructional coach, classroom teacher or paraprofessional will benefit from this degree option. Completion of this major does not result in certification. 

Requirements

Foundational Coursework

15 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EDT 50900Innovation Mindset

3

EDU 50500Analysis of Teaching and Learning Behavior

3

EDU 51000Conceptualization of Education

3

EDU 51110Advanced Educational Psychology

3

EDU 57000Educational Research

3

Major Coursework

15 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EDARL 67500Cognitive Coaching for Teaching Diverse Populations and Adult Learners

3

EDRL 50810Reading Methods and Strategies for Students with Dyslexia and Struggling Readers

3

EDRL 51010Assessment Driven Literacy Instruction

3

EDRL 53000Assistive Technology and Structured Literacy

3

EDRL 57100Pedagogy for Effective Literacy Practices

3

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

EDU 53200Practicum: Advanced Reading Instruction

1-3