Literacy, MEd

The MEd in Literacy is a graduate program housed in the Department of Professional Studies in Education. This degree is offered to educators certified in teaching who are pursuing graduate studies in reading and literacy theories, research, and instructional practices.

The MEd in Literacy requires thirty credits. Students may also receive a Reading Specialist Certification by completion of twenty-seven credits within the master’s program, opting out of the research course, LTCY 698 .

Admission Criteria

Applicants to the program must meet the requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research and must meet the following criteria:

An applicant must hold a teaching certificate and have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or one that is commensurate with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Program Requirements

A. Literacy (27 cr.)

LTCY 600 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction Credits: 3
LTCY 607 - Diverse Texts for Literacy Instruction Credits: 3
LTCY 635 - Differentiated Literacy Instruction to Meet the Needs of All Learners Credits: 3
LTCY 644 - Writing Development and Instruction Credits: 3
LTCY 701 - Assessment and Acceleration Credits: 3
LTCY 702 - Literacy Instruction Across Disciplines Credits: 3
LTCY 705 - Literacy Leadership and Collaboration Credits: 3
LTCY 770 - Practicum and Seminar for Reading Specialists I Credits: 3
LTCY 698 - Analysis of Research in Literacy Credits: 3

B. Electives 3 cr.

*Candidates must seek permission from the Literacy program coordinator before taking an elective course. Other current graduate courses that address literacy, learning, or reading/writing could be applicable as an elective. Students who received initial certification after September 2007 and before 2013 must select an EDEX elective

ENGL 518 - Young Adult Literature Credits: 3
EDEX 558 - Transition Assessment and Planning for Youth with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 560 - Family Perspectives on Disability Credits: 3
EDSP 747 - Psychology of Human Development Credits: 3
EDEX 752 - Assessment of Persons with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 753 - Research Seminar in Special Education Credits: 3
EDEX 754 - Advanced Instructional Design in Special Education Credits: 3
EDEX 755 - Professional Collaboration and Team Building for Special Educators Credits: 3
LTCY 648 - Creativity and the Elementary School Child Credits: 3
LTCY 697 - Seminar in Special Problems in Reading Credits: 3
LTCY 699 - Independent Study in Reading Education Credits: 1-3

Literacy, MEd

Admission Criteria

Program Requirements

A. Literacy (27 cr.)

B. Electives 3 cr.

Total 30 cr.