Reading, M.Ed. (Reading Teacher Option)
This program is designed for teachers already holding a Professional Educator License who are interested in developing their literacy teaching or in applying to be Reading Teachers. The reading sequence fulfills the state of Illinois guidelines for the Reading Teacher Endorsement. Visit the Illinois State Board of Education for specific requirements, updates and amendments.
In addition to National College of Education Graduate Admissions Requirements, applicants must:
Program Details:
- Requires 32 SH for completion
- Students who receive more than one "C" grade in any courses may not continue in the program
- Requires a five-week summer practicum
- Requires membership in professional literacy organization
- Requires an electronic portfolio
Required Courses
MED Core - 8 SH
| ESR 505 | Educational Inquiry and Assessment | 3 |
| EPS 541 | Cognition and Instruction | 1 TO 2 |
| FND 511 | Social and Cultural Politics of Education: Personal and Contextual Perspectives | 3 |
Note: EPS 541 must be taken for 2 semester hours.
Reading Program - 22 SH
| RLR 501 | Teaching Beginning Literacy | 3 |
| RLR 502 | Teaching Comprehension and Content Area Reading | 3 |
| RLW 541 | Teaching Writing | 2 TO 3 |
| RLL 520 | Survey of Youth Literature, PreK-12 | 3 |
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| RLL 528 | Diverse Perspectives in Youth Literature, PreK-12 | 3 |
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| RLR 510 | Diagnosis and Assessment of Reading | 3 |
| RLR 511 | Instructional Strategies for Literacy Interventions | 3 |
| RLR 592A | Practicum: Literacy Interventions for Elementary Students | 2 |
| RLR 592B | Practicum: Literacy Interventions for Secondary Students | 2 |
Note: RLW 541 must be taken for 3 semester hours.
Reading Electives - 2 SH
Choose 2 SH of RLL, RLR or RLW courses with advisor approval. No workshops will be accepted.
Note: RLL 595 and RLR 595 will also be accepted.
For more information about this program, visit http://www.nl.edu/academics/educationmastersadvanceded/reading/