Master of Education in Literacy - Literacy Teacher Program

Loyola's graduate programs in literacy emphasize a strong foundation in reading and the development of leadership skills. In this program, you'll prepare not only to meet the needs of struggling readers, but also to assume leadership positions within your school. The programs emphasize a strong theoretical understanding of the reading process as well as practical application with K-12 students.

Coursework employs research-based practices that directly address the literacy needs of struggling students in the 21st century. Throughout the program, courses are supported by hands-on experience. You will participate in a culminating summer practicum where you will work intensely with individual students and their parents. You will conduct full diagnostic assessments, prepare individualized instructional programs, work with students based on the individual programs, evaluate the effects of the instruction, and write complete case studies for each student.

Loyola's graduate programs in reading prepare you to assess, diagnose, and instruct K-12 students as well as provide leadership to other school professionals and parents. The program consists of a comprehensive 33-credit course of study that has been approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.

You must complete each block before proceeding to the next block. Courses from the preceding block are prerequisites for the blocks that follow. Courses within a block may be taken in any order unless otherwise stated.

BLOCK 1 (9 credits)

RE 510: Foundations of Reading Instruction

RE 523: Emergent Literacy Development

RE 531: Youth and Adolescent Literacy

BLOCK 2 (12 credits)

RE 601: Media Literacy Education

RE 609: Content Area Literacy

RE 622: Children's and Adolescent Literature

RE 670: Teacher Research and Inquiry

BLOCK 3 (12 credits)

RE 737: Literacy Assessments in Group Contexts

RE 739: Literacy Assessments of Individuals

RE 770: Literacy Education Seminar

GENERAL ELECTIVE (3 credits)