Reading Education
The Reading Education program adheres to the standards of the National Council for the Teachers of English and the International Reading Association.
Graduate Degrees
Graduate degrees and certifcation are available for the masters and alternative masters (A certification), Educational Specialist (AA certification), Ed.D and Ph.D degrees. Graduate admission is required for all programs and additional admission requirements are required.
Master of Arts Program of Study
Courses
CRD 510 Expanding Reading in the Elementary Grades. Three hours.
A comprehensive study of the major factors involved in teaching reading at the intermediate grade levels. Techniques for teaching word recognition and comprehension skills are studied extensively.
CRD 511 Beginning Reading in PK–Primary Grades. Three hours.
Attends to the theory and practice of beginning reading; key areas of study include diagnostic and evaluative procedures and the organization and implementation of appropriate instruction. A field component is required.
CRD 512 Improvement of Reading in Secondary Schools. Three hours.
A comprehensive study of the major components involved in literacy instruction at the secondary level. A field component is required. This course should be taken concurrently with the content methods course and CSE 592.
CRD 553 Foundation of Reading PK–12. Four hours.
Course provides a comprehensive study of the development and teaching of reading in PK–12 settings. Techniques for direct instruction in phonemic awareness and phonics, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary are studied extensively. Open only to students in the Reading Specialist certification program.
CRD 590 Seminar in Reading Education. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to analyze and discuss current topics, problems, and projects of collective concern. Topics vary.
CRD 593 Workshop in Reading Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.
CRD 595 Practicum in Reading Education. Variable credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Provides graduate students supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.
CRD 654 Assessment and Instruction of At-Risk Readers. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Provides advanced study of diagnostic methods and materials for students at risk of reading failure. A large-scope analysis of the subject is provided. Offered according to demand.
CRD 690 Advanced Seminar in Literacy. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Provides students with a knowledge base of the relationship between theory, research, and practice in regard to K–12 literacy education.
CRD 693 Advanced Workshop in Reading Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.
CRD 695 Advanced Practicum in Reading Education. Variable credit.
Prerequisites: CRD 595 or approved equivalent, and permission of the instructor.
Provides advanced experiences that enable students to refine knowledge acquired at lower levels of study.
CRD 696 Advanced Reading Specialist Practicum. Variable credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Provides graduate students preparing to assume new or expanded professional responsibilities with related field-based work experiences under close supervision. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student involvement.