Literacy Specialist and Special Education, MSEd

Campus: Online

The online Dual Certification for Literacy and Special Education provides a teacher education program in the fields of both content area literacy and special education. Classes are offered in Research, Differentiated Teaching Methods, Diagnosis and Assessment, Technological Integration, Writing and Media Production, and Literature. The 39-credit degree permits students to develop a solid level of competence in the field, grounded in teaching a diverse population of students with ranges in achievement competencies. Classes will be offered through synchronous and asynchronous online coursework in lecture, field experiences, and practica experiences.

The practica will take place in the final semester, in which the candidates complete 50 hours in Literacy and 40 full-time days in Special Education. In some circumstances, the required practica can take place over two full semesters during after-school hours.

Certification

Special Education (All Grades) AND Literacy Specialist (All Grades)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ED 755B	Literacy Instruction & Technological Applications for a Diverse Population of Middle Grade Students	3
ED 655A	Early Literacy Development in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Settings	3
ED 671	Assessment, Diagnosis, Evaluation and Instructional Planning	2-3
ED 650	Research/Theory in Developing Literacy	3
ED 757	Adolescent Content Literacies in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Settings (Grades 9-12)	3
ED 677	Literacy Instructions for Diverse Learners	3
ED 652	Assessment in Literacy: Grades B - 12	3
EDG 607	Supporting Positive Behavior and Autonomy	3
EDG 618	Individual Program Planning	3
ED 672	Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction	3
Practicum and Capstone Experience*
ED 690	Teacher as Researcher	3
ED 691L	Student Teaching in the Childhood Literacy Classroom	3
ED 679	Practicum in Special Education	3-6

* Prior to Practicum, students must complete:
¨ Course Deficiencies if applicable
¨ CST in Literacy
¨ CST in Students with Disabilities