Reading with K-12 Reading Specialist, Master of Education (MEd)
As a culminating experience in this program, students must successfully complete one of the program completion options. Students are not eligible for graduation until this project is completed, regardless of course grades or number of completed credits.
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Curriculum Guide
- Overall/Major GPA: 3.00 or higher
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Core | ||
| ELEC 608 | Historical, Psychological & Linguistic Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| ELEC 610 | The Reading Program in the Elementary School | 3 |
| ELEC 612 | The Reading Program in the Middle/Secondary School | 3 |
| ELEC 614 | Foundations of Instructional Coaching | 3 |
| ELEC 622 | Literacy Assessment Analysis & Instructional Decision Making | 3 |
| ELEC 625 | Practicum: Assessment and Instruction for the Reading Specialist | 3 |
| ELEC 629 | Practicum: Organization and Administration of School Reading Programs | 3 |
| Educational Foundations | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Teacher Leadership & School Change for Instructional Coaches | ||
| Philosophical Foundations of Education | ||
| Social Foundations of Education | ||
| History of Western Education | ||
| Crucial Issues in Education | ||
| Research and Statistics Courses | ||
| ELEC 627 | Current Issues in Reading Research (Required) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Statistical Interpretation & Analysis in Reading Research and Assessments | ||
| Univariate Statistical Methods | ||
| Elements of Qualitative Educational Research | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Major Code: 9190
Recommended Course Sequence
Fall-Start Recommended Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ELEC 608 | Historical, Psychological & Linguistic Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| ELEC 610 | The Reading Program in the Elementary School | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Winter | ||
| ELEC 612 | The Reading Program in the Middle/Secondary School | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ELEC 614 | Foundations of Instructional Coaching | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Summer | ||
| ELEC 622 | Literacy Assessment Analysis & Instructional Decision Making | 3 |
| ELEC 615 | Teacher Leadership & School Change for Instructional Coaches | 3 |
| ELEC 625 | Practicum: Assessment and Instruction for the Reading Specialist | 3 |
| ELEC 697 | Statistical Interpretation & Analysis in Reading Research and Assessments | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ELEC 629 | Practicum: Organization and Administration of School Reading Programs | 3 |
| ELEC 627 | Current Issues in Reading Research | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours** | 30 | |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 9190
Revised Date: 02.25.2021
Summer-Start Recommended Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Hours | |
| ELEC 608 | Historical, Psychological & Linguistic Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| ELEC 610 | The Reading Program in the Elementary School | 3 |
| ELEC 612 | The Reading Program in the Middle/Secondary School | 3 |
| ELEC 614 | Foundations of Instructional Coaching | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fall | ||
| ELEC 622 | Literacy Assessment Analysis & Instructional Decision Making | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Winter | ||
| ELEC 615 | Teacher Leadership & School Change for Instructional Coaches | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ELEC 629 | Practicum: Organization and Administration of School Reading Programs | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| ELEC 625 | Practicum: Assessment and Instruction for the Reading Specialist | 3 |
| ELEC 627 | Current Issues in Reading Research | 3 |
| ELEC 697 | Statistical Interpretation & Analysis in Reading Research and Assessments | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours** | 30 | |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 9190
Revised Date: 02.25.2021