Reading Minor
The Reading minor has been designed to prepare candidates completing any licensure program in secondary or all-grade education programs for professional work in the area of reading instruction. The program concentrates on pedagogy, assessment, and learning development. Candidates gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills essential for boosting literacy rates among P-12 students. Upon completing this program, candidates are well-equipped to apply evidence-based practices to improve reading and written expression for all students.
Program Requirements
Required Courses
| ELED 211 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| ELED 221 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ELED 321 | Reading & Language Arts Methods I | 3 |
| ELED 331 | Reading & Language Arts Methods II | 3 |
| SCED 448 | Content Specific Literacy | 3 |
| SPED 410 | Reading & Writing Difficulties: Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
| SPED 411 | Practicum in Special Education | 1 |
| EDUC 456 | Student Teaching II | 0 or 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 19
EDUC 456 required if not included in the major.
The SPED 411 Practicum in Special Education will be served with a reading specialist/reading intervention teacher.