MSEd in Literacy Education
The Master of Science in Education in Literacy Education, an advanced certification for teachers, provides students with a sound theoretical and empirical knowledge base relating to literacy acquisition. The purpose of the program is to enable students to become informed decision makers who are capable of designing and implementing appropriate, up-to-date instruction in reading and writing at all levels. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective advocates for improving literacy instruction in their schools. The program is designed for classroom teachers, literacy teachers, and other experienced educators whose primary responsibility is helping students to become competent users of language.
Admissions Information for M.S.Ed. Literacy Education
For more information about this program, please contact:
Laura O'Neill
Coordinator of Advising
loneill@usm.maine.edu
(207) 780-5056
Courses & Requirements
First Tier Courses (27 credit hours)
EDU 511 Children’s Literature or
EDU 513 Adolescent Literature
EDU 514 Improving Teaching in Content Areas through Literacy
EDU 521 Digital Literacies and Education
EDU 562 Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
EDU 600 Research Methods and Techniques
EDU 607 Teacher Research in Literacy
EDU 620 Reading Development and Instruction
EDU 621 Literacy Problems: Assessment and Instruction
EDU 626 The Writing Process
Second Tier Courses (9 credit hours)
EDU 634 Seminar in Literacy Research
EDU 639 Practicum in Literacy Education (6 credits)
Suggested courses to begin with are EDU 626, EDU 511 or EDU 513, EDU 620, EDU 562.
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