Graduate Studies in Reading Education
The Reading Education Specialization unit prepares students to become future leaders in reading education as reading specialists; university and college research and teaching faculty; administrators, advisors, and consultants to literacy programs at state, regional district, and school levels; literacy and educational policymakers; and developers of educational materials and curriculum. The master’s degree program in reading conforms with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification requirements for K-12 and is approved by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Students completing this program receive the M Ed degree and, with the successful completion of three years of classroom teaching experience, are eligible for certification from MSDE as reading specialists. The Ph.D. and Ed.D. doctoral programs in reading education are designed to prepare students for a variety of professional roles. Individual programs of study—with concentrations in research, teaching, and supervision of reading programs—are developed to meet the needs of each student.
The scholarly work and interests of the Reading Center Faculty are represented by six strands: research-based literacy instruction, family literacy, literature and exposition, diversity, literacy processes and strategies, and assessment. These strands demonstrate the faculty’s commitment to ensuring that all children have access to compassionate and competent reading teachers and become lifelong readers.
For additional information, see the Reading Center Website.
Master of Education Degree Option in READING EDUCATION with Reading Specialist Certification
This degree option is intended for already certified teachers who seek to complete studies toward the master’s degree in education while completing requirements to qualify as a Reading Specialist. While candidates may begin this program during their first or second year of teaching, they are not eligible for Reading Specialist certification until they have completed a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
MINIMUM CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE M.Ed. in Reading Education with Reading Specialist Certification
EDMS 645 Quantitative Research Methods I (3 credits)
EDCI 660 Foundations of Reading (3 credits)
EDCI 661 Content Area Reading (3 credits)
EDCI 663 Understanding, Evaluating and Using Research in School Reading Programs(3 credits)
EDCI 664 Clinical Assessment in Reading (3 credits)
EDCI 665 Clinical Instruction in Reading (3 credits)
EDCI 666 Leadership in Schoolwide Reading Programs (3 credits)
EDCI667 Multicultural Materials and Instruction for K-12 Teachers (3 credits)
EDCI 761 Advanced Clinical Practices in Reading Assessment (Corequisite
762) (3 C)
EDCI 762 Advanced Clinical Practices in Reading Instruction (Corequisite
761) (3 C)
Minimum - 33 credits beyond the bachelor's degree
Please Note: This program requires one seminar paper. Seminar papers are in-depth reviews of literacy research on a focused topic.
Reading Education Website
Master's Program in Reading Education
Doctoral Program in Reading Education
Department Doctoral Core Requirements