Master's in Teaching
Literacy Overview
This program provides the knowledge and skills needed to enable students to meet the literacy challenges of the 21st century. Teachers must be knowledgeable about literacy development as it is crucial to children’s academic achievement from early childhood through high school. Current research also recognizes the importance of leadership in literacy.
The literacy program provides the academic requirements for a MS Ed. in Literacy degree for initially certified educational professionals. Graduates are empowered to be strong classroom teachers and are qualified to hold positions as literacy specialists, coaches, and consultants at building or district levels from preschool through adolescence.
The literacy program also provides the academic requirements for an additional certification in literacy for those teaching professionals who currently hold a masters degree and initial/professional certification. The goal of this Advanced Certification is to produce teachers who can deliver strong literacy instruction in the classroom.
7.1.7 Format
Each 15-week semester is divided into two 7-week sessions with a 1-week break in the middle. Each class taken in the 7-week format meets ONE night per week from 6 -10 p.m. and the first and last Saturdays of the session for 4.75 hours per Saturday. Classes are offered on Tuesday or Thursday evenings.
In some cases classes are better suited to run in a 15-week format. Classes that run over the entire semester meet ONCE per week for from 6 -10 p.m. Full semester classes meet on Monday or Wednesday evenings. More about our program format »
