MAED in Educational Studies Emphasis in Reading
Why a Master of Arts in Education (MAED) in Educational Studies emphasis in Reading?
The belief in lifelong learning is not only something you teach your students; it’s
a part of what makes you the great educator you are. McKendree’s Master of Arts in
Education (MAED) program in Educational Studies with Reading Emphasis enables you
to continue your professional development as teacher while working toward an added
Reading Teacher Endorsement.
Our experienced faculty and convenient class formats enable you to earn your master’s
degree in education in a timely manner and gain everything you need to further your
career with a specialization in reading. You’ll gain new perspectives into social
issues affecting students, professional ethics in education, and ways to work together
with parents, colleagues, and the community to make a difference in the lives of your
students.
This MAED program does not lead to initial licensure as a reading teacher; however,
you will take coursework that can result in a Reading Teacher Endorsement. View Reading Teacher Endorsement requirements.
Education Degrees for Busy Adults Brochure
Curriculum Requirements
The MAED in Educational Studies Emphasis in Reading degree consists of 33 hours of
course work.
EDU 600 - Professional Educator Seminar (0 Credit)
EDU 615 - Contemporary Issues in Education (3 Credits)
EDU 611 - Curriculum Theory and Design (3 Credits)
EDU 612 - Instructional and Curriculum Design and Evaluation (3 Credits)
EDL 620 - School Law (3 Credits)
EDU 641 - Educational Research & Statistics (3 Credits)
EDU 645 - Action Research Planning (2 Credits)
EDU 698 - Portfolio Assessment (1 Credit)
EDR 510 - Adolescent Literature (3 Credits)
EDR 621 - Classroom Diagnostic Techniques and Testing Procedures for the Teaching of Reading (3 Credits)
EDR 622 - Advanced Diagnostic Techniques and Testing Procedures for the Teaching of Reading (3 Credits)
EDR 623 - Strategies & Interventions to Assist Struggling Readers (3 Credits)
EDR 697 - Practicum in Reading (3 Credits)
Admission Requirements
To apply for McKendree’s MAED in Educational Studies with Reading Emphasis, you must
have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. We consider
applicants on an individual basis without regard to sex, race, disability, nationality,
or religion.
The following documentation and/or components are required for consideration of admission
to the Master of Arts in Education program:
1. A completed graduate admission application. (no fee)
2. Official transcripts from each college or university attended. Official transcripts
are those that are mailed from institution to institution.
3. A current vita or resume.
4. A minimum 3.0 G.P.A. on a four-point scale in undergraduate studies. Applicants with
a G.P.A. below 3.0 may be conditionally admitted.
5. Three professional references.
6. Applicants may be required to participate in a personal interview to assess readiness
for graduate studies.
Graduate Education Student Services
Senior Student Services Specialist
(618) 537-6427
(800) BEARCAT, ext. 6427
lkbrachear@mckendree.edu
Format
McKendree’s Master of Arts in Education in Educational Studies with Reading Emphasis
is designed specifically for teachers balancing a full-time job, personal responsibilities,
and their own professional development goals. Classes are offered online and in-class,
one night a week, in an eight-week format. Some courses are designed in a 16-week
format to meet the requirements of the class.
Interesting Courses
-
Classroom Diagnostic Techniques and Testing Procedures for the Teaching of Reading: Develop techniques to assist struggling readers who are two years or less behind at their respective grade level.
-
Strategies & Interventions to Assist Struggling Readers: Find out how to design and implement classroom interventions to assist readers who struggle.
Meet the Faculty
300 Stanton St., Lower Level
(618) 537-6463
pjbarnes@mckendree.edu
Piper Academic Center (PAC) 109
(618) 537-6559
drdiuguid@mckendree.edu
300 Stanton St., Upper Level
(618) 537-6880
jlwicker@mckendree.edu
Get a great graduate education with location and format options to fit your busy lifestyle. Apply Online!