Literacy P-12, Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)
General Information
This program offers individuals currently certified to teach at the elementary, middle grade, and secondary levels, or variations thereof, an additional certification option in Literacy Specialist (P-12). This certification supports educators in improving their professional skills, extending their knowledge of the subjects they teach, and increasing their understanding of the intellectual, philosophical, sociological, psychological, and cultural foundations of effective education in order to serve as literacy specialists, instructional leaders, teacher mentors, literacy coaches, and/or instructional facilitators. Candidates must pass the Reading Specialist PRAXIS II exam to earn the Literacy Specialist.
Candidates will be eligible to apply for the Literacy Specialist (P-12) upon completion of this program.
Admission Requirements
Candidates must meet the admissions requirements of the Graduate School and have completed an initial teaching certification program in elementary, middle, or secondary/P-12/5-12 education. In addition, candidates must have earned an overall 3.0 undergraduate GPA or a 3.0 in the last 30 hours completed.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 13.0301
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| ELE 871 | Literacy Programs P-5 | 3 |
| ETL 806 | Teacher Leader Capstone | 1 |
| EMG 806 | Read Instruction Middle School | 3 |
| EMS 873 | Trends & Issues in ELA | 3 |
| EMS 875 | Literacy Assessment and Instruction | 3 |
| EME 877 | Practicum for Reading Specialists | 3 |
| EMS 876 | Literacy, Leadership, and Advocacy | 3 |
| Supporting Courses | ||
| EDF 804 | Teaching and Leading with Tech | 2 |
| ETL 800 | Leadership Skills for Teachers | 3 |
| ETL 805 | Research Methods for Education Professionals | 3 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Writing Prjct Summer Institute | ||
| Middle Grade Education: ______ | ||
| Teaching Grammar and Punct. | ||
| Exit Requirements | ||
| GRD 878G | MAED R/W Oral Comp Exam | 0 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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ETL 806 Teacher Leader Capstone is repeatable for candidates not completing their Capstone Research Project in one semester. Candidates may register for ETL 806 Teacher Leader Capstone only in the last semester of study and after successful completion of the prerequisite course, ETL 805 Research Methods for Education Professionals.
Candidates may apply for the Literacy Specialist (P-12) certification (endorsement) after completing EMS 873 Trends & Issues in ELA; EMS 875 Literacy Assessment and Instruction; EMS 876 Literacy, Leadership, and Advocacy; EME 877 Practicum for Reading Specialists; and either ELE 871 Literacy Programs P-5 or EMG 806 Read Instruction Middle School.
Candidates must pass the appropriate PRAXIS II Exam for this area of certification.
Exit Requirements
The following are the exit requirements for the Literacy P-12 degree:
- Program GPA: Candidates must earn overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, with no grade lower than a C.
- Research Requirement: An action research project which culminates in a technology enhanced presentation is required in ETL 806 Teacher Leader Capstone; candidates must also register for EDF 804 Teaching and Leading with Tech. Successful completion of GRD 878G MAED R/W Oral Comp Exam is also required.