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Reading Education (M.Ed.)
Peabody's master of education program in Reading Education is designed to focus on developmental reading and on diagnosis and correction of reading disabilities. The program meets standards suggested by the International Reading Association and NCATE accrediting standards. Through course selection, an add-on endorsement as a reading specialist can be achieved. Programs can be designed to fit individual students' interest and career goals.
Major Requirements (15 semester hours)
Foundations or Survey of Reading (6 hours required)
- EDUC 3370 Literacy Assessment and Professional Development
- EDUC 3380 Seminar in Language and Literacy Education
- EDUC 3390 Literacy Development
- EDUC 3440 Issues and Trends in Literacy Instruction
- ENED 3400 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities (3 hours required)
- EDUC 3420 Literacy for Diverse and Special Needs Learners
Practicum in Reading (3 hours required)
- EDUC 3953 Practicum in Reading Education
- EDUC 3430 Diverse and Special Needs Learners Practicum (must take Ed 3420 in conjunction)
Language Development and Language Arts (3 hours required)
- EDUC 3450 Psycholinguistics Aspects of Language and Literacy
- EDUC 3460 Teaching and Learning the Language Arts: Theory and Research
- ENED 3040 Perspectives on the English Language
- SPED 3600 Speech and Language for Exceptional Learners
Electives (6 semester hours)
Courses from the following or other courses with consent of adviser:
- ENED 2920 Adolescent Literature
- ENED 3000 Teaching Literature in the Preschool and Elementary Classrooms
- ENED 3040 Perspectives on the English Language
- ENED 3500 Advanced Study of Literature for Children
- SPED 2810 Assessment Strategies for Students with Disabilities
- SPED 3400 Advanced Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Special Education
- SPED 3600 Speech and Language for Exceptional Learners
Through careful course selection from the Professional Core area and electives, an added endorsement in English Language Learners may also be earned.
Professional Education Core (9 semester hours) At least two of the four areas must be represented:
A. Humanistic Dimensions of Education
- EDUC 3050: Advanced Social and Philosophical Aspects of Education
- EDUC 3220: Parent, the School, and the Community
- EDUC 3550: Multicultural Education in Today's Classrooms
B. Behavioral Studies
- EDUC 3110/PSY 334P: Psychological Foundations of Education
- EDUC 3200: Foundations in Learning and Development
- PSY 360P: Developmental Psychology
- SPED 3000: Education and Psychology of Exceptional Learners
C. Teaching Strategies and Curriculum
- EDUC 3210: Theories and Curriculum Models in Early Childhood Education
- EDUC 3500: Foundations of Education
- EDUC 3510: Advanced Teaching in Secondary Schools
- EDUC 3540: Methods and Materials for ELL Education
- EDUC 3610: Curriculum Foundations
- EDUC 3620: Principles of Curriculum Development
D. Assessment and Research Tools
- EDUC 3170: Analysis of Teaching
- EDUC 3970: Master's Thesis in Education (3)
All students have the option of completing a capstone experience or writing a thesis.
Total is 30 semester hours minimum