Reading (K-12) Minor

The Reading Education (K-12) minor  prepares students to diagnose Reading difficulties and teach Reading at all school grades level.  The program focuses on the content of the discipline, as well as, the pedagogical skills necessary for teaching in a school classroom.  In order to teach with a minor students must also have an Education major in another area.

For specific Student Learning Outcomes see Education and Reading.

 

I. Minor/Professional Education Program Requirements

Required classes:

ED 228	Children's Literature	3
ED 318	Content Area Reading & Secondary Methods	3.00 - 4.00
ED 323	Teaching the Communication Arts I	2
ED 324	Diagnostic-Based Interventions	3
ED 325	Teaching Communication Arts II	3
ED 407	Organization & Admin of the Reading Prog	2
ED 412	Measurement and Assessment in Teaching	3

II. Other Program Requirements

Required classes:

ED 365	Young Adult Literature	3
SPED 304	Students W/ High Incidence Disabilities	3

Recommended:

LL 400

Theories/Methods Lrng/Tch Lang

3

III. Teacher Licensure

To obtain teacher licensure in Reading K-12, a student must complete:

ED 408	Student Teaching in the Minor Area	5
	or
ED 410	Student Teaching	12

IV. Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and Student Teaching

Students pursuing a major in any Teacher Education Program must be accepted to the program.  See Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program for specific details. 

In order for students to student teach, they must submit an application.  See Admission to Student Teaching for specific details.

Note:

1. See Secondary Education Requirements and Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Education.
2. All Reading K-12 students must meet the following requirements: 1) earn a grade of “C-” or better in all Professional Education Requirements, Minor Program Requirements, and Other Program Requirements; 2) earn a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average, and 3) earn a minimum 2.65 grade point average in Minor Program Requirements, Other Program Requirements, and Professional Education Requirements.