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Belmont University's Reading Specialist Program

Reading Specialist - K/12
M.Ed. & Certification Programs Offered
  
M.Ed. Reading Specialist, K-12

This track allows you to apply your studies in reading with a comprehensive Learning Communities Curriculum to earn your Master in Education with a Reading Specialist emphasis. This track typically takes one to two years to complete. Classes are available at 4 p.m. and after, allowing you to work while attending classes.

Credit Hours:
The Master in Education with the Reading Specialist emphasis is 30-39 hours depending upon grade level of licensure.

Education Core Courses (12 Hours)
EDU 6040  Leadership and Learning in Organizations 3
EDU 6050  Facilitating Learning in Organizations 3
EDU 6060  Concepts of Learning Communities 3
EDU 6070  Research and Assessment in Learning Communities 3    

Program Emphasis (12 Hours)
EDU 5240  Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties - 3 
EDU 5250  Practicum in Reading - 3 
EDU 5260  Reading Specialist Resource Teacher - 3 
EDU 5040  Literature for Children and Adolescents - 3 

Other Courses (3-9 Hours)
EDU 5020 Literacy I* - 3
EDU 5030 Literacy II** - 3
EDU 5270 Literacy Across  the Secondary Curriculum*** - 3

THESIS (3 Hours)  
EDU 6900 Thesis - 3
  
TOTAL HOURS (30-39 Hours)

* Completed at Belmont as part of initial ECE or middle Grade licensure (Pre K 3-4 , 4-8, K-6)
** Completed at Belmont as part of initial ECE or Middle Grades licensure. (Pre K 3-4 , 4-8, K-6)
*** Completed at Belmont as part of initial secondary licensure. (7-12, K-12)


Reading Specialist Certification Program – K/12 

Purpose:
The Reading Specialist Program is designed for licensed teachers who want certification as a Reading Specialist. 

Programs Offered:
Certification Only: This track typically takes one year to complete. Classes are available at 4 p.m. and after, allowing you to work while attending classes.

Credit Hours: 
Credit hours for certification may range from 15 to 21 depending on the area of licensure (PreK-3 and 4, K-6, 4-8, 7-12, K-12) as well as previous coursework.

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