The Master of Arts in Literacy Education prepares teachers for leadership through immersion in the theory, research, and best practice of literacy development across the lifespan. The first seven courses qualify a classroom teacher for licensure as a Minnesota K-12 or Wisconsin 316 Reading Teacher and may be taken as a stand-alone program. Those who wish to earn a master’s degree in literacy education continue with seven additional courses that focus on reading and writing development across the lifespan. Beginning with a focus on literacy development in American children, students also investigate cross-cultural and adult issues. Candidates for the degree have an opportunity to choose and develop a topic of interest across multiple courses, culminating in presentation of a research project. |
The first seven courses in the program address the Minnesota standards for K-12 Reading Teacher endorsement. These courses are designed to be completed in one year through weekend, partially online, and summer classes. Pre-requisite to enrollment in the K-12 Reading Teacher program is eligibility for a Minnesota classroom teaching license. Those who wish to add the Wisconsin 316 Reading Teacher license must have two years of fulltime teaching before Wisconsin licensure is granted. The courses that meet the requirements for Reading Teacher licensure include:
EDRD 600 Foundations of Reading (3 credits)
EDRD 601 Elementary Reading Instruction: K-6 (2 credits)
EDRD 602 Secondary Reading Instruction: 7-12 (2 credits)
EDRD 603 Reading Instruction for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners (2 credits)
EDRD 604 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties (3 credits)
EDRD 605 Clinical Reading Practicum (3 credits)
EDRD 606 Development and Supervision of Reading Programs (2 credits)
Course Descriptions
Saint Mary’s University recognizes that experienced literacy teachers will have likely mastered some of the standards required for K-12 Reading Teacher endorsement prior to admission to the program.
Experienced elementary literacy teachers may have mastered some of the standards of EDRD601: Elementary Reading Instruction and may be eligible to complete this course by independent study. Experienced secondary reading teachers may have mastered some of the standards of EDRD602: Secondary Reading Instruction and may be eligible to complete this course by independent study.
Courses from this program may also be used to fulfill the elective requirements of two of Saint Mary’s University master’s degrees: Six credits may be used for either the Master of Education in Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.) or the Master of Arts in Education (M.A. in Ed.). |
Students who have completed a Minnesota K-12 Reading Teacher program in good standing (cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher) and who wish to earn a master’s degree in literacy education may do so through completion of seven additional courses, culminating in the presentation and defense of a research project. These courses are offered primarily through summer sessions, partially online, and on weekends during the school year. The leadership practicum is completed in an educational setting (K-12 school, technical college, community-based literacy organization) of the candidate’s choice.
EDRD 607 Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading (3 credits)
EDRD 608 Theory and Research in Writing (3 credits)
EDRD 609 Explorations in Children’s Literature (1 credit)
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EDRD 610 Explorations in Adolescent Literature (I credit)
EDRD 611 Leadership Practicum in Literacy Education (3 credits)
EDRD 612 Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading and Writing Disabilities (3 credits)
EDRD 613 Educational Research Design (3 credits)
EDRD 614 Master’s Project Presentation (1 credit)
Course Descriptions |
Classes are scheduled at locations in the seven-county Metro area, as well as locations in outstate Minnesota. Intensive summer classes and institutes, work-based practicums, and Saturday classes during the school year are designed to meet the continuing education needs of teachers.
For more information and application materials, contact:
Denise Cichosz
Program Coordinator
dcichosz@smumn.edu
800-635-5987, ext. 6629 |
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