M.S. in Literacy Education (Non Teacher Certification) GR1

Program Options/Extensions:
In addition to taking the core program outlined below, students may want to consider supplementing their program to achieve other goals and pursue additional certification. Each option enhancement has specific prerequisites and/or course requirements in addition to the requirements for the GR1 base program.

Additional Options & Certifications

Additional Advanced Certificate in Urban Teaching and Leadership [UT1] (3+ Additional Credits)

Additional Advanced Certificate in Digitally-Rich Teaching in K-12 Schools [OT3] (3+ Additional Credits)

Advanced Certificate in Online Teaching [OT1] (3+ Additional Credits)

Optional Advanced Certificate in Program Evaluation [EV1] (3+ Additional Credits)

Advanced Certificate in Teacher Leadership [LT1] (3+ Additional Credits)

Primary program course requirements

The primary program includes a total of 30 credits. The detailed M.S. in Literacy Education (Non Teacher Certification) GR1 Program of Study Form shows the additional requirements for the program option(s)/extension(s). When you meet with your advisor, you will complete a detailed program plan for M.S. in Literacy Education (Non Teacher Certification) GR1

Entry Level Courses

Up to 10 credits in graduate-level coursework in education or related fields may be transferred in prior to matriculating into the Master’s degree program if approved by the faculty advisor. These transfer credits can fulfill an elective requirement or be a direct substitution of a required course. Required courses that are part of accreditation assessments cannot be substituted.

Required Core Courses
Master's Research Methods

Choose one signature foundation course - possible choices include, but are not limited to:
Teaching, Curriculum, and Change
Race, Class, Gender, and Disability in American Education
Diversity and Equity in Higher Education
Diversity and Equity in Education

Specialization Courses
Literacy Learning as Social Practice
Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning Literacy in School

Choose another literacy course for 3 credits; choices include:
Language and Literacy in Education
Theory and Practice in Teaching and Learning English
Theory and Practice for Reading Professionals
Language, Literacy, and Cognitive Development
Children's Literature and Literacy Learning
Integrating English and Technology
Critical Literacy

Teaching and Learning Electives

Choose at least 2 electives for 6 credits addressing a range of learning and teaching issues; possible choices include any of the foundations and specialization electives as well as:
Assessment in Instructional Contexts
Adolescent Development and Youth Culture (ages 10 to 20)
Collaborative Teaching Partnerships in Inclusive Classrooms
Disability and Schools
Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Classrooms
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Characteristics and Educational Issues
Designing and Evaluating Professional Development
Motivation in Human Development
Post-Secondary Transition for Youth with Significant Disabilities
Teaching English Learners in Content Classrooms
Teaching and Learning in the Content Areas
Online Teaching and Learning
Integrating Social Studies and Literacy
Child Development and Learning in Context (ages 5 to 12)
Integrating Mathematics and Literacy
Integrating Science and Literacy
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and Health Care Settings

Other Electives

Choose 3 electives for at least 9 credits. Possible choices include any of the foundations and specialization electives or other relevant Warner School courses, as well as:
American Educational and Linguistic Practices
Independent Study in Education -Master’s Level (variable credits)

Notes:

Other Requirements:

In addition to the coursework indicated above, in order to graduate and to receive the certification(s)/licensure (if any) you are seeking this program has additional requirements. Please note that in some cases, while our program will provide you with all the academic experiences required for the certification you seek, there may be some additional requirements that you will have to complete independently and outside of our program in order to be granted that certification/licensure (ex: completing a certain number of years of mentored experiences or completing exams).

Required for Program Completion

B.A. or B.S. Degree
Master's Essay or Thesis