The Reading Master's degree program for individuals without a teaching certificate.
The curriculum for the Master of Science in Reading involves a minimum of 36 semester hours of study. The outline of study is as follows:
| Research (3 semester hours) | ||
| EDCI 595 | Research Lit Tech (3 semester hours required) | 3 |
| Required Reading Courses (24 semester hours) | ||
| RDG 520 | Literacy and Instruction I: Literacy Foundations In Emergent and Early Readers | 3 |
| RDG 521 | Literacy & Instruction II: Comprehension Processes and Strategies in Later Elem., MS, & HS | 3 |
| RDG 523 | Promoting Literacy Through Language Acquisition and Development | 3 |
| RDG 528 | Centering and Integrating Authentic Writing Experiences in the Literacy Classroom | 3 |
| RDG 540 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| RDG 560 | Literacy Assessment | 3 |
| RDG 562 | Critical Issues in Lit Edu | 3 |
| RDG 567 | Practicum in Literacy Assessment/Intervention, Coaching, and Campus Leadership in Elem., MS & HS | 3 |
| Support Courses (9 semester hours) | ||
| Graduate Courses from the Curriculum & Instruction Department (BLED, ECE, RDG, SED); Principal Certification, or Subject Area education related content (e.g., Special Education, Educational Technology). | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Note: Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam is required of all students.
