Reading M.Ed.

36 credits

Program Purpose

The Reading Department of East Stroudsburg University offers a graduate program of study leading to a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Reading, which qualifies students for the Pennsylvania Reading Specialist Certificate. This certificate enables a teacher to provide reading instruction in kindergarten through grade 12. The graduate program is now available on campus, as well as through distance education. In distance education, REED 524 Reading Clinic Practicum is offered in the students' home districts.

The mission of the Master of Education in Reading is to create a diverse community of educators dedicated to continuously advancing the teaching of reading, emerging literacies, and research in an ever-changing global society. Essential components, which are embedded in the Mission, include knowledge of the foundational components of reading, varied research and creative opportunities, integration of traditional and emerging technologies, challenging and contemporary curricula, and culturally responsive teaching, leadership, and service.

National Accreditation

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Education in Reading, graduates will be able to:

• Base their teaching on the major theories of reading and their relationship to various models of literacy instruction.
• Develop a personal philosophy of literacy development and instruction.
• Teach reading to K-12 students.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other professionals in planning programs to meet the needs of diverse populations of learners.
• Put literacy theory into practice in a variety of educational contexts.
• Integrate reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing across the curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction based on students’ needs.
• Use multiple, appropriate procedures to assess and evaluate students’ effort, progress, and achievement in literacy.
• Investigate and implement research on current practices in literacy instruction.
• Use technology and emerging literacies as natural components of teaching and learning.
• Provide leadership in student advocacy.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with parents, teachers, administrators, and community personnel in a literacy program.

Please note: Beginning in January 2013, in compliance with a directive from Pennsylvania Department of Education, all candidates will be required to complete (or submit official transcripts to document that they have completed) the "9+3" Chapter 49 requirements. This means that candidates will need to complete 9 credits that address specific Special Education competencies and 3 credits that address English Language Learner competencies.

Please note-The Reading Department's "9+3" courses are:

REED 520

SPED 550

SPED 551

REED 521

Please discuss your "9+3" status with your graduate adviser at the start of your program.

Plan of Study

Sequence of Required Courses:

Elective Choices

(Select one if requirements for Chapter 49 have been met)

Final Program Requirement:

Research Paper

Electronic Program Portfolio