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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 228Children's Literature

3
ED 318Content Area Reading & Sec Teach Methods

3.00 - 4.00
ED 323Teaching Communication Arts I

2
ED 324/SPED 324Diagnostic-Based Interv in Literacy Inst

3
ED 325Teaching Communication Arts II

3
ED 407Organization & Admin of the Reading Prog

2
ED 316Measurement and Assessment in Teaching

3

II. Other Program Requirements

Required classes:

ED 365/ENLT 365Young Adult Literature

3
SPED 204Students W/ High Incidence Disabilities

3

III. Teacher Licensure

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

ED 408Student Teaching- Minor Only

5
or
ED 410Student Teaching - Major Or Major/Minor

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 2.75 cumulative grade point average for Admission to the Teacher Education Program; 3) earn a minimum 3.0 grade point average in Minor Program Requirements, Other Program Requirements, and Professional Education Requirements.