Master of Education in Literacy
offered by Lamar University

Master of Education in Literacy
at
Lamar University
Overview

Guide reading and writing success in the classroom and help establish the literacy foundation that is critical to every child’s education and future

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

What are the course deliverables?

Design multisensory literacy resource materials for the content areas of handwriting, spelling, reading and writing
Communicate the results and implications of assessments given to all stakeholders
Use strategies that are responsive to diverse learning, backgrounds, cultures and environments for programming and placement
Apply knowledge of the interrelated components of reading across all developmental stages of oral and written language and gain expertise in reading instruction at levels of early childhood through grade 12
Use foundational knowledge to design literacy curricula to meet needs of learners, especially those who experience difficulty with literacy; design, implement and evaluate small-group and individual evidence-based literacy instruction for learners; collaborate with teachers to implement effective literacy practices

More about this course

Educators across all disciplines and subjects will find practical application in the online Master of Education in Literacy program to provide students with a stronger foundation in language and literacy abilities to establish success in their academic futures
Designed for educators wanting to earn a reading endorsement or working with English Language Learner (ELL) students, this 100% online program will prepare you for a reading specialist professional certificate

Core Courses

PEDG 5304: Foundations of literacy

PEDG 5305: Multisensory Literacy Learning

PEDG 5308: Second Language Literacy

PEDG 5309: Literature and Instructional Materials in Reading Programs

PEDG 5310: Research/Current Issues in Education

PEDG 5311: Politics of Literacy

M.Ed. Literacy Elective Courses

PEDG 5306: Practicum of Literacy Assessment and Instructional Strategies-1

PEDG 5307: Introduction to Research

PEDG 5312: Practicum of Literacy Assessment and Instructional Strategies-2

PEDG 5313: Administration and Supervision of Literacy Programs

PEDG 5314: Identification and Correction of Literacy Learning Difficulties

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Yes
Conditional Admission is offered to students who meet all university requirements except for language proficiency. Conditionally admitted students are required to enroll in ELS Language Center classes and must successfully complete Level 112 Intensive Program