Graduate Reading Courses
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501 Assessment of Reading Specialist Competencies (1)
Assessment of competencies of students entering the graduate Reading programs.
507 Reading and Thinking in the Content Areas (3) Current trends in the teaching of secondary and college reading improvement with emphasis on materials, organization and methods of instruction.
508 Teaching Reading/Language Arts in Today's Elementary Schools (3) Current trends in the teaching of elementary reading/language arts. The role of the teacher as a decision-maker in the elementary reading/language arts program.
514 Linguistics and Reading (3)
A study of linguistics and its influence on reading materials and instruction. An analysis of trends in linguistics as these relate to the teaching of reading.
516 Diagnostic-Prescriptive Teaching of Reading (4)
Prerequisites: Reading 507, 508, 514 or consent of instructor. A study of the administration, evaluation, and interpretation of individual and group tests related to reading/language arts. In-depth analysis of a problem reader with a study of the effects of linguistic, social, physical, psychological, educational and cultural factors which may influence
reading performance.
520 Technology in Reading (2)
Exploration of the impact of computers on reading and language arts; investigation of the strengths/limitations and applications of varying types of software for reading/language arts development.
560 The Sociocultural Context of Literacy and Learning (3)
Prerequisite: EDEL 511, or consent of instructor or graduate adviser. Theory and research in teaching reading/language arts to students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Using appropriate materials and approaches to teaching literacy skills to diverse groups.
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570 Developing Literature-Based Reading/Language Arts Programs (2) Developing literature-based reading/language arts instructional programs. Emphasis on using literature to promote readiness for reading, independent reading skills, and positive attitudes in students.
581 Remediation of Reading Difficulties (4) Prerequisite: Reading 516 or consent of instructor. Analysis and diagnosis of
reading/language arts difficulties. Techniques and methods of prevention and treatment. Individual remediation of student. Primary through secondary.
585 Professional Development in Reading/Language Arts (3) Training in staff development and interpersonal relations with teachers, parents, consultants, and administrators. Includes writing for publication, grant proposal writing, and other professional
responsibilities.
595 Advanced Studies (1)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor or graduate adviser. Graduate seminars designed to develop competencies in such areas as behavior, teaching strategies, educational technology, program
development, communication theory and interpersonal relations related to reading/language arts.
597 Project (1)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor or graduate adviser. Individual research on an empirical project, with conferences with the instructor, culminating in a project.
598 Thesis (1)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor or graduate adviser. Individual research with conferences with the instructor, culminating in a thesis.
599 Independent Graduate Research (1-3)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor or graduate adviser. Independent inquiry for qualified graduate students.
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The Postsecondary Reading Certificate Program is offered through University Extended Education, and directed by Dr. JoAnn Carter-Wells. Please refer to the link to that program on the Reading Department website menu for application, admission, coursework, and contact information.
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