Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2020-21 NSU Graduate Catalog Program: Reading, M.Ed. Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Reading, M.Ed.OSRHE Program Code: 075 Purpose The Master of Education in Reading program facilitates classroom teachers’ in-depth understanding of the reading process and their knowledge of how children learn to read and write. The major emphasis is on effective instruction, curriculum development and assessment within an interdisciplinary approach to the study of teaching, early childhood, and special education. The program is designed to meet the International Reading Association’s (IRA) competencies for classroom teachers, reading teachers, reading consultants, and reading supervisors. Both the IRA competencies and the Oklahoma State Objectives for Reading Specialists are embedded within the coursework. Students may elect to take the state certification test in reading upon completion of their master’s degree. Specialty Accreditation NSU’s educator preparation programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), www.caepnet.org, (1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036-1023, 202-223-0077), and the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (840 Research Parkway, Suite 455, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, 405-522-5399), www.ok.gov/oeqa Credential Requirements As a prequisite for program admission, candidates must hold or be eligible to hold a standard teaching certificate or teaching license or be eligible for an alternative certification program with a plan of study for certification on file with NSU’s Teacher Certification office. All candidates seeking certification need to take the state certification test for reading specialists at the completion of the program. There are fees associated with certification testing which is administered by an outside agency under contract with the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability. If seeking certification in any state other than Oklahoma, it is recommended that individuals contact the appropriate State Department for guidelines so they can be built into the program. Student Learning Outcomes
Admission, Retention and Graduation.Admission. Beyond the admission requirements for the Graduate College, admission to the Reading program requires:
Advisement. The Graduate College assigns students an advisor upon admission to graduate studies. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make an appointment with the advisor prior to enrollment to discuss policies and procedures relevant to the degree program. Confering with the student, the advisor develops a plan of study, assists in the selection of classes, and counsels the student. Retention and Graduation. Candidates for the Master of Education in Reading degree must satisfy the following requirements:
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Reading, M.Ed. - 33 hours | ||||
Professional Education - 6 hours | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
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EDUC 5103 - Educational Research | ||||
EDUC 5483 - Advanced Educational Measurements | ||||
Reading - 21 hours | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
READ 5113 - Emergent & Early Literacy Development | ||||
READ 5223 - Intermediate/Middle School/High School Reading Instruction | ||||
READ 5323 - Literacy Assessment | ||||
READ 5480 - Applied Assessment 4 hours | ||||
READ 5510 - Seminar: Literacy Trends & Issues 3 hours | ||||
READ 5540 - Practicum in Literacy 3 hours | ||||
READ 5572 - Issues in Facilitating Literacy Development | ||||
Enrichment - 3 hoursSelect three hours from the list below. | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
ECED 5413 - Advanced Development of the Young Child | ||||
ECED 5583 - Current Trends and Research in Early Childhood | ||||
ECED 5713 - Advanced Study, Cognitive Development of Young Children | ||||
ECED 5813 - Utilization of Resources in Early Childhood | ||||
ECED 5900 - Seminar in Early Childhood Education (3 hours) | ||||
LIBM 5023 - Advanced Materials for Children | ||||
LIBM 5313 - Advanced Materials for Young Adults | ||||
SLP 3813 - Language Development | ||||
Capstone - 3 hours | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
READ 5563 - Contemporary Literacy Research | ||||
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