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MAED in Educational Studies Emphasis in Reading

The Emphasis in Reading Educational Studies program is designed for those certified teachers working toward an added endorsement in reading and seeking the Master of Arts in Education degree. This program does not lead to initial certification as a reading teacher. Additional coursework may be required to seek the reading teacher added endorsement. Candidates who complete all requirements for the reading teacher endorsement must submit an application to the Illinois State Board of Education for the endorsement to be added to a certificate.


Curriculum Requirements


The Educational Studies Emphasis in Reading degree consists of 33 hours of course work. Additional curriculum information can be found in the graduate catalog.

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

EDU 600

Professional Educator Seminar      

0

EDU 610 or EDU 615

History and Philosophy of Education or Contemporary Issues in Education 

3

EDU 611

Curriculum Theory and Design

3

EDU 612

Instructional and Curriculum Design and Evaluation

3

EDL 620 

School Law

3

EDU 641

Educational Research & Statistics                     

3

EDU 645  

Action Research Planning

2

EDU 698

Portfolio Assessment 

1

EDR 601 or

EDR 635

Emergent Literacy or

Survey of Reading Methods and Materials K-12

3

EDR 610

Adolescent Literature

3

EDR 621

Classroom Diagnostic Techniques and Testing Procedures for the Teaching of Reading

3

EDR 622

Advanced Diagnostic Techniques and Testing Procedures for the Teaching of Reading

3

EDR 697

Practicum in Reading

3

                                                              Total credits                                   33


Locations


McKendree offers the Educational Studies - Emphasis in Reading classes on the Lebanon campus and at various cohort locations. Contact the Office of Graduate Admission for class locations.


Transfer Credit Restriction


Students can transfer nine (9) semester hours in approved graduate credit from an accredited institution. Transfer credit must be submitted for approval during the first semester of enrollment. Transfer coursework cannot be more than six (6) years old at the start of the program.


Office of Graduate Admission
701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254
618-537-6576
800-BEARCAT ext. 6576
graduate@mckendree.edu