M.S. in Teaching Literacy B-6

General Core (6 credits)
Choose ONE course from Group A and ONE from Group B, depending on advisement.

Group A: Choose ONE

  • EDU 7297 - Integrative Research Seminar in Education OR
  • EDU 9013 - Research in Language, Culture and Communication

Group B: Choose ONE

  • EDU 7266 - Technology for Teaching Literacy Applications in Regular and Special Education Settings (For students with limited technology background) OR
  • EDU 7666 - Advanced Technology in Education (Prereq: Permission of instructor)

Literacy Methodology Core: 15 credits

  • EDU 3200 - Language Acquisition and Literacy Development
  • EDU 3210 - Research and Practice of Teaching Writing in General and Inclusive Education, B-6
  • EDU 3220 - Approaches, Materials, and Performance Evaluation in Literacy Development
  • EDU 3264 - Teaching Literacy through Literature, B-6 OR
  • EDU 3262 - Individualizing Reading Instruction through Literature, Media and the Arts
  • EDU 3270 - Theories of and Strategies for Teaching Literacy in the Content Area

Literacy Specialist Core: 9 Credits

  • EDU 3230 - Diagnosis and Recommendations for Literacy Performance (Pre/Co-req: One reading core course EDU 3200, 3220 or 3270)
  • EDU 3240 - Literacy and Assessment Strategies for Diverse Learners (Prereq: EDU 3230)
  • EDU 3250 - Practicum and Seminar in Literacy Instruction, B-6 (Prereq: EDU 3240)

Literacy or Related Education Elective Coursework: 3 Credits

  • EDU 3241 - Multi-Sensory Approach to Language Learning and Phonics Instruction - Part I*
  • EDU 3242 - Multi-Sensory Approach to Language Learning and Phonics Instruction - Part II*
  • EDU 3278/ - Curriculum and Instructional Design for Teaching Literacy to Individuals with Exceptionalities, B-12  9716
  • EDU 3283 - Research and Strategies in Literacy Leadership
  • EDU 9003 - Literacy Development for the First and Second Language Learners

All students must take the CST in Literacy for certification, have test scores sent to St. John's and submit a copy of the test results to your advisor to be placed in your docket.