UC Master of Education Reading Program Curriculum
Complemented by group collaborations, robust discussions and hands-on project work, the Reading program curriculum will present real-world applications of advanced theory and learning strategies in K-12 settings. The engaging online environment allows flexibility to reach out to faculty and peers when it’s most convenient to you. Take advantage of opportunities to grow as a teacher and leader in your school as you learn from your peers’ experiences and instantly apply learning to your own classroom. Here, you can review the courses that will help guide you.
Core Courses (18 total hours)
- 18 CI 701: Masters Research Seminar: Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits)
- 18 CI 702: Inquiry Into Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
- 18 CI 703: The Role of Teachers in a Democratic Society (3 credits)
- 18 CI 704: Forces Shaping the School Curriculum (3 credits)
- 18 CI 705: Addressing Diversity in the Classroom (3 credits)
- 18 CI 774: Education Technology-Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues (3 credits)
Reading Concentration Courses (21 total hours)
- 18 LTCY 751: Making Meaning from Text (3 credits)
- 18 LTCY 720: Theory into Practice: Models of Literacy (3 credits)
- 18 LTCY 771: Literacy as a Cultural and Linguistic Tool (3 credits)
- 18 LTCY 755: Assessing and Supporting Literacy Skills and Development (3 credits)
- 18 LTCY 757: Literacy Practicum I (3 credits)
- 18 LTCY 758: Literacy Practicum II (3 credits)
- 18 LTCY 880: Principals of Organizing a Literacy Curriculum (3 credits)
Electives (3 total hours)
- 18 LTCY 780: Theories of Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)
Optional Elective (3 total hours)
- 18 LTCY 781: Teaching Reading and Writing in ESL (3 credits)
Culminating Experience (3 total hours)
- 18 CI 874: Individual Masters Project: Curriculum & Instruction (3 credits)
Comments
Is there a PRAXIS requirement for this degree?
There is no PRAXIS requirement for any of the degree programs at the University of Cincinnati. I recommend that you check with your state’s Department of Education to determine if there is a PRAXIS requirement in your state to earn a specific endorsement. If you have any further questions please contact an Enrollment Advisor at 800-226-0075, we’d be happy to help in any way that we can.
I currently hold a Masters of Education in Adolescent and Young Adult. I have to take courses to renew my teaching certificate. I would like to obtain the licensure as a Reading Specialist. I do not want to work toward another Master’s degree. Does your program allow me to take the classes necessary for the reading specialist license without having to complete another Master’s program? Do you have a PHD program in Curriculum and Instruction?
Hello Brandi – Yes, our program is designed to give students the option of working towards a full master’s degree or to do a certificate program in a specific concentration area, such as the reading specialist endorsement. However, at this time we do not have any PhD programs via distance learning. We would love to help and answer any further questions that you may have. Please contact one of our Enrollment Advisors at 800-226-0075.
Is this program offered through distance education?
Hi Amanda – We know that many teachers do not have the time to visit a campus for classes, so we offer our programs as distance learning programs in order to make it as flexible and convenient for our students as possible. So yes, this program is offered entirely online with no campus visits required. Please contact one of our Enrollment Advisors at 800-226-0075 for more information.
How can I see if any my current graduate classes would transfer to this program?
Hello Jessica, thank you for your interest. There is a transfer credit process. We would need your transcripts, course descriptions, and syllabi for the classes you want considered for transfer. Please feel free to contact me (800) 226-0075 ext. 424.