Reading Emphasis - MAED Educational Studies

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. Complete McKendree 2007-08 Graduate Catalog (RTF)
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.

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