The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Literacy helps elementary, middle, and secondary teachers become more effective in their classrooms. Courses are interdisciplinary and encourage educators to be self-reflective about their instruction in reading, writing, language, and thinking in a culturally diverse society and to understand, appreciate, and communicate across content areas.
It also helps prepare educators to qualify for reading/literacy certification (pending passing score on the PRAXIS teacher certification exam). Students complete a minimum of 30 credits. At least 12 credits must be completed at the 500-level, and at least 6 credits must be completed outside the curriculum and instruction department.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic adviser to plan course selections.
Core courses (9 credits)
- CI 550: Overview of Contemporary School Curriculum
- CI 400: Introduction to Research Literature or CI 501: Teaching as Inquiry
- EDPSY 421: Learning Processes in Relation to Educational Practices
Emphasis courses (15 credits)
- LL ED 450: Content Area Reading
- LL ED 500: The Reading and Writing Classroom
- LL ED 501: Teaching Writing in Elementary and Secondary Schools
- LL ED 512: Teaching Language, Literacy, and Literature in Secondary Schools
- LL ED 541: Adolescent and Children's Literature Related to Ethnic and Social Issues
- LL ED 597: Special Topics
Elective courses (6 credits)
Students, in consultation with their academic adviser, complete two courses in EDLDR, INSYS, SPLED, or other related areas.
M.ED. Research Project (3 credits)
