Two Strands for certification:
Master’s with certification in literacy Birth–Grade 6 or
Master's with certification in literacy Grades 5-12
Sequence of courses differs based on fall, spring, or summer start. Each is outlined on degree summary sheets.
| Birth-Grade 6 Strand |
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| ONL 501 |
Reading and Writing in the Content Areas |
3 |
| ONL 508 |
Emergent Literacy |
3 |
| ONL 502 |
Foundations of Literacy Instruction |
3 |
| ONL 509 |
Teaching Literacy with Diverse Populations |
3 |
| ONL 610 |
Diagnosis: Birth-Grade 6 |
3 |
| ONL 612 |
Practicum I: Birth-Grade 6 |
3 |
| ONL 603 |
Advanced Practicum: Birth-Grade 6 |
3 |
| ONL 510 |
Creating a Literature Environment: Teaching the Language Processes |
3 |
| ONL 515 |
Introduction to Statistics, Measurement & Assessment |
3 |
| ONL 600 |
Literacy Curriculum and the Role of the Reading Specialist |
3 |
| ONL 616 |
Research Methods |
3 |
| |
Total |
33 |
| Grades 5-12 Strand |
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| ONL 503 |
Reading in the Secondary Schools |
3 |
| ONL 504 |
Adolescent Literacy |
3 |
| ONL 502 |
Foundations of Literacy Instruction |
3 |
| ONL 509 |
Teaching Literacy with Diverse Population |
3 |
| ONL 611 |
Diagnosis: Grades 5-12 |
3 |
| ONL 613 |
Practicum I: Grades 5-12 |
3 |
| ONL 604 |
Advanced Practicum: Grades 5-12 |
3 |
| ONL 510 |
Creating a Literate Environment: Teaching the Language Processes |
3 |
| ONL 515 |
Introduction to Statistics, Measurement & Assessment |
3 |
| ONL 600 |
Literacy Curriculum and the Role of the Reading Specialist |
3 |
| ONL 616 |
Research Methods |
3 |
| |
Total |
33 |
Course descriptions remain the same as for EDR versions. New versions of Diagnosis and Practicum I are described below.
EDR 610 Diagnosis for Birth-6
Candidates will explore theories and conduct in-depth literacy assessments, using both formal and informal age-appropriate measures. Candidates will examine administrative procedures and the interpretation of results for multiple assessment instruments, including diagnostic and achievement tests, reading inventories, observations and anecdotal records. A case report will be completed.
EDR 611 Diagnosis for Grades 5-12
Candidates will explore theories and conduct in-depth literacy assessments, using both formal and informal age-appropriate measures. Candidates will examine administrative procedures and the interpretation of results for multiple assessment instruments, including diagnostic and achievement tests, reading inventories, observations and anecdotal records. A case report will be completed.
EDR 612 Practicum I for Birth-Grade 6
The diagnostic teaching model, traditional remediation and intervention theories will be explored as candidates work with struggling readers during scheduled tutorial sessions. In another venue, they will work with students to provide enrichment in literacy skills.
EDR 613 Practicum for Grades 5-12
The diagnostic teaching model, traditional remediation and intervention theories will be explored as candidates work with struggling readers during scheduled tutorial sessions. In another venue, they will work with students to provide enrichment in literacy skills.
