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M.S. Education, M.Ed. - Reading Congnate
Program of Study

For complete degree requirements, please see the program information as listed in the Graduate Catalog.

Core Courses (19 credits)

  • ED 6100 Educational Research
  • ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology
  • ED 6108 The Learning Community
  • ED 6117 Critical and Creative Thinking
  • ED 6334 Curriculum and Instruction
  • ED 6336 Instructional Design
  • ED 6920 Directed Group Study: Written Exam*

*ED 6920 Directed Group Study is offered by the advisor or a graduate faculty member and provides the required written examination for all graduate students in regular education Masters degree programs. The written examination is based on the core courses that focus specifically on the National Board of Professional Teacher Standards. Also note that ED 6920 must be taken concurrently with ED 6980 or ED 6990. Contact your advisor for details.

Elective Courses (14 credits)

  • ED 5737 Content Area Reading (2 credits)
  • ED 6230 Curriculum and Instruction in Developmental Reading in the Elementary School (2 credits)
  • ED 6232 Children?s Literature in the Classroom (2 credits)
  • ED 6237 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties (2 credits)
  • ED 6238 Administration and Supervision of the Reading Program (2 credits)
  • ED 6800 Practicum in Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties (2 credits)
  • ED 6810 Practicum in Correction of Reading Difficulties (2 credits)