Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits: 30

Area of Specialization: 12 credits

Required course

15:252:514 Issues of Diversity in Language and Literacy Learning

At least 9 additional credits in Literacy Education

These credits may include courses in English education, reading, or early literacy.

Electives: 18 Credits

Educational Foundations: 6 credits

Students should select courses that help them to relate to their studies in literacy education to the field of education as a whole.

Related areas: 6 credits

Many other areas address issues relevant to literacy education. Taking

courses in related areas will help students expand their understanding of

the variety of ways that different areas and different disciplines approach

issues of literacy and education. Students should select courses from related areas either within or outside the Graduate School of Education. Students should consider such areas as anthropology, bilingual/bicultural education.  English, language education, library science, linguistics, and women’s studies.

Electives: 6 credits

Courses may be selected from within the GSE or from the University at large.

All courses must be taken with the approval of the student’s advisor.

Comprehensive Examination

The comprehensive exam involves the preparation of a professional portfolio that demonstrates knowledge of research theory, and practice in the field of literacy.