Program Objectives

1. To promote learning by providing many paths for the candidate to construct knowledge about literacy.

2. To integrate learning so that topics are connected across the program components, assuring competence as a reading specialist and a literacy leader/coach/professional.

3. To encourage candidates to apply learning through course experiences involving students, colleagues and peers.

4. To require candidates to engage in action, analysis and reflection of program areas of knowledge and skills and dispositions through core program components and individual classes.

5. To integrate the International Literacy Association Standards for Reading Professionals throughout all program components.

6. To promote scholarship, leadership and service through development of a ePortfolio and completion of a Master’s Research Paper or Project.

Special Admission Criteria Applicants to this program must submit evidence of professional experience in schools. Appeals to this policy may be made in writing to the coordinator of the Literacy Education Program, but in no case may a person who is not a certified teacher or eligible for certification be admitted.