Literacy Specialization – M.Ed.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate outstanding or satisfactory knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.
2. Use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction.
3. Use of a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction.
4. Create and engage their students in literacy practices that develop awareness, understanding, respect and valuing of differences in society.
5. Create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, use of instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials and the appropriate use of assessments.
6. View professional development as a career long effort and responsibility.

^{This program and its learning outcomes meet the requirements for “Intellectual Diversity” as outlined in Section 3345.0217 of the Ohio Revised Code.}

• 28-32 major requirement credits (10 courses): 1 CULT course, 1 MCED course, 8 TLCS courses
• 6 Culminating requirement credits (2 courses): 1 CI course, 1 TLCS course

^{Some courses must be taken in sequence and are required for reading endorsement. MCED 50005 may be waived for students who completed a phonics course in their undergraduate program. Students who have MCED 50005 waived may graduate with 31 credit hours.}

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score