Loyola's graduate programs in literacy education emphasize a strong foundation in reading and the development of leadership skills. In this program, you will 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 39-credit course of study that has been approved by the Maryland State Department of Education and satisfies academic requirements for reading specialist certification.
BLOCK 1
RE 510: Foundations of Reading
RE 523: Emergent Literacy Development
RE 531: Youth and Adolescent Literacy
BLOCK 2
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
RE 737: Literacy Assessments in Group Contexts
RE 739: Literacy Assessments of Individuals
RE 740: Role of the Reading Specialist
RE 770: Literacy Education Seminar
RE 756: School Year Practicum in Literacy I
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RE 757: School Year Practicum in Literacy II
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RE 758: Summer Practicum in Literacy