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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
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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