Reading, M.Ed.

General Program Information

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Box 70684

Phone: 423-439-7595

Fax: 423-439-8362

e-mail: cuai@etsu.edu

Renee Rice Moran, Ph.D., Program Coordinator

402 Warf-Pickel Hall

Box 70684

(423) 439-7599

e-mail: ricemoran@etsu.edu

Natalia Ward, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
409D Warf-Pickel Hall
Box 70684
(423) 439-7052
e-mail: wardna1@etsu.edu

Faculty: Stacey Fisher; LaShay Jennings; Karin Keith; Renee Moran; Natalia Ward; Shuling Yang.

The graduate program in reading education is designed to provide the necessary educational experiences for persons who are either preparing to or are already involved in working toward enhancing the reading, writing, and oral language competencies of children and adults. Candidates are prepared to assume leadership roles in reading education by serving as special reading teachers, clinicians, diagnosticians, program coordinators, reading specialists, literacy coaches, and reading supervisors.

The graduate program meets standards of excellence for reading programs of the International Literacy Association. Graduate program faculty and candidates work extensively in area schools to provide active practicum experiences.

The M.Ed. in Reading is not an initial licensure program. Persons seeking an initial endorsement license to teach in Tennessee should enter one of the initial licensure programs. Candidates may choose electives that allow them to apply for an English as a Second Language (ESL) PreK-12 endorsement or Special Education Interventionist K-8 license and Special Education Interventionist 6-12 license. Candidates seeking the additional licenses or endorsements must meet all state requirements to apply for the licenses or endorsements.

Admission Policy

Persons seeking admission must meet the general admission requirements for the Graduate School. In addition, applicants should:

have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale and
provide a current résumé.

This program may lead to a Reading Specialist endorsement for candidates who meet the requirements for that endorsement per TN Educator Preparation Policy 5.504. Please contact the Program Coordinator if you are interested in the Reading Specialist endorsement.

Graduation Policy

The coordinator of the program to which the prospective candidate has been admitted serves as the initial advisor. A comprehensive oral examination is required of all students completing graduate programs in the M.Ed. in Reading. Presentation of an Action Research Project is required for the oral examination. Further, candidates will be required to take the Reading Specialist Praxis prior to graduating.

Reading, M.Ed. Degree Requirements: 36 credits

Core Requirements	18 credits
Advisor Approved Electives	15-18 credits
Thesis/Non-Thesis	0-3 credits
TOTAL	36 credits

Reading Core Requirements: 18 credits

EDFN 5950 - Methods of Research (3 credits)
or
READ 5950 - Action Research in Literacy Education (3 credits)
READ 5110 - History of Reading Research, Policy, & Legislation (3 credits)
READ 5120 - Advanced Teaching of Reading and Writing (3 credits)
READ 5231 - Advanced Assessment Procedures in Literacy Education (3 credits)
READ 5241 - Practicum in Literacy Teaching & Leading (1-3 credits)
READ 5871 - Advanced Practicum in Literacy Education (1-3 credits)

Thesis Option: 18 credits

READ 5960 - Thesis (3-6 credits) (Take for 3 credits)
Advisor Approved Electives (15 credits)

Non-Thesis Option: 18 credits

Advisor Approved Electives (18 credits)

Advisor Approved Elective List

SPED 5401 - Positive Behavior Supports and Classroom Management (3 credits)
SPED 5755 - Assessment and Programming for Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credits)
SPED 5445 - Advanced Applications of Assistive Technology and Medical Aspects (3 credits)
SPED 5757 - Evidence-Based Instruction in Reading and Language Arts (3 credits)
SPED 5497 - Teaching and Learning Strategies for Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credits)
ENGL 5117 - Grammar and Usage (3 credits)
ENGL 5190 - Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)
CUAI 5007 - Assessment of English Learners in PreK-12 Classrooms (3 credits)
CUAI 5010 - Advanced Studies of Language and Culture in PreK-12 Classrooms (3 credits)
CUAI 5017 - ESL Teaching Methods and Materials in PreK-12 Classrooms (3 credits)
CUAI 5199 - Teaching in a Diverse Society (3 credits)
CUAI 5210 - Curriculum Theory & Development (3 credits)
CUAI 5604 - Advanced Internship in PreK-12 ESL Classrooms (3 credits)
READ 5750 - Literacy Instruction in Linguistically Diverse Classroom (3 credits)

Note:

Tennessee Reading Specialist PreK - 12-The East Tennessee State University Clemmer College of Education and Human Development Master of Education in Reading enables individuals to acquire the knowledge and skills stipulated by the Tennessee Licensure Standards for Reading Specialist, PreK-12. Most students who participate in our Reading M.Ed. program are practicing licensed teachers, and those aspiring the specialist licensure must have at least two (2) years of successful classroom experience as such. Graduate students, working toward qualification as licensed reading specialists in Tennessee, will be advised to take a specific set of courses that fulfills both the East Tennessee State University requirements for the M.Ed. in Reading degree and the requirements outlined by the Tennessee Standards for Licensure as Reading Specialist, PreK-12.