Reading Literacy Track - (MAED)
Master of Arts in Education - Reading Literacy Track
Teachers who are highly qualified in the area of language arts are in high demand as literacy expectations continue to increase. The Reading Literacy Track serves to strengthen a teacher’s competency, making them extremely valuable in the area of reading proficiency.
Reading Literacy Track Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| EDF 601 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| EDF 606 | Acc Learn w/Special Needs | 3 |
| EDF 607 | Research Methods | 3 |
| EDF 620 | Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDF 621 | Legal/Ethical Issues in Educ | 3 |
| EDF 622 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| Capstone Courses 2 | ||
| EDF 701 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Reading Literacy Required Courses | ||
| EDT 650 | Dev Language/Literacy | 3 |
| EDT 652 | Prin/Pract of Teach Phonics | 3 |
| EDT 653 | Reading Assess/Intervention | 3 |
| EDT 654 | Reading in Content Area | 3 |
| EDT 655 | Literacy/Writing Connections | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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A minimum of 3 EDF courses must be taken prior to approval for candidacy.
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Taken during the final semester of the MAED program
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With the approval of the Walsh University graduate advisors, the remaining 15 hours may be fulfilled by elective, or alternative format courses. The choice includes courses from EDT (3 digit course numbers) and up to six hours of alternative format courses or workshops.