Master of Education, Reading Education
(Available at our Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Roanoke, and University Centers)
The Master of Education with an emphasis in Reading provides teachers and other educators with a firm foundation in reading education. The program is a Curry School of Education degree with courses offered throughout Virginia at our regional centers.
Participants will acquire a current and comprehensive understanding of literacy development from emergent literacy to mature reading. Courses focus on literacy acquisition, early intervention, reading comprehension, assessment, reading disability, and word knowledge. Issues related to English as a Second Language are also addressed. Supporting or cognate area courses include work in children's or young adult literature, writing, and developmental psychology. Additionally, students can elect one course from another area of education, with advisor approval.
The program requires students to complete 36 credit hours, including 6 hours of clinical practicum courses. These latter courses must be taken in Charlottesville or at a regional center when available. The program takes approximately three years to complete on a part-time basis, taking two courses during the academic year and two courses during the summer. Several of the courses are offered online.
The program meets the requirements for state endorsement as a K-12 reading specialist.
An Education Specialist Degree in Reading Education is offered for those who already hold a master's degree but would like to add the reading specialist endorsement.
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Required Courses (8)
| EDIS 573 | |
Diagnosis and Remediation I: Grades Pre-K Through 2nd
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| EDIS 574 | |
Diagnosis and Remediation II: Grades 3rd Through High School
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| EDIS 770 | |
Foundations of Reading Instruction
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| EDIS 771W | |
Reading in the Content Areas (Web Course) +
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| EDIS 772 | |
Word Study: Language Structures and Phonics
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| EDIS 772W | |
Word Study: Language Structures and Phonics (Web Course) +
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| EDIS 773 | |
Practicum in Reading Diagnosis (Diagnosis II)
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+ Can be taken online with permission from advisor.
Cognates (3)
| EDIS 589 | |
Children's Literature in the Classroom
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or
| EDIS 541 | |
Adolescent Literature
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or
or
| EDIS 590 | |
Teaching Writing K-6
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| EDLF 716 | |
Human Development
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| EDLF 720 | |
Child Development
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Elective Course (1)
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| EDIS 590 | |
Early Reading Development
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| PSED 611B | |
Adolescent Literacy
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Other electives are offered. Please consult our advisors. |
Program Contacts
Hampton Roads Center
Susan Morelli
Email: so2z@virginia.edu
Telephone: 434-552-1890 ext 311 / 1-866-257-8505
Richmond Center
Julie Gray
Email: jjj7e@virginia.edu
Telephone: 804-662-7464 / 1-800-323-4882
Roanoke Center
Jeradi Cohen
Email: jah5r@Virginia.edu
Telephone: 540-767-6200 / 1-800-882-6753
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