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This degree is designed for the current teacher who wishes to further develop skills and knowledge about working with children and adults regarding the teaching of reading.
 

Contact Information:
Jackie Collier
341 Allyn Hall
937-775-2974
jackie.collier@wright.edu

READING
Master of Education (M.Ed.)

PREREQUISITES INCLUDE
• Admission into the School of Graduate Studies (SoGS) Advanced Program Status
• Admission into the Masters program which requires…
o Successful completion of the Ohio Core Reading or equivalent (must include 4.5 quarter hours of phonics instruction and approval by tenure track reading faculty if transfer of credit is needed)
o Coursework should have been completed in last 7 years to align with SOG standards
o Evidence of a current teaching license (or approval by tenure track reading faculty if license has recently expired)

IRA PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
• Completion of all requirements of the Reading Endorsement coursework
• Mentorship with current practicing teachers/reading specialist
• Minimum of 9 quarter hours of supervised practicum experience
• Work with both struggling readers at all levels and teachers/staff/schools in a coaching role
• The Reading Master's degree requires 49.5 credit hours

Course #
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED 706 Foundations of Reading Instruction - must be taken first

4.5

ED 712 Literature for Diverse Learners 4.5
ED 717 Instruction in Phonics/Word Study 4.5
ED 722 Writing Instruction 4.5
ED 745 Content Reading Instruction - midpoint portfolio check 4.5
ED 750 Diagnosis and Assessment 4.5
ED 756 Practicum I: Intervention Strategies 4.5
ED 760 Practicum II: Learning and Leadership 4.5
ED 765 Current Topics and Issues in Reading Seminar 4.5
ED 780 Action Research Methodology Seminar 4.5
ED 781 Practicum III: Literacy Research Seminar - final portfolio check 4.5


Total Quarter Hours: 49.5 for M.Ed.

Note: Students seeking the reading endorsement must take and pass the appropriate Praxis II exam - please consult with a licensure advisor before registering for a Praxis II exam .

Program information last modified Friday, 13th November, 2009 @ 09:49am

 
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