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Program Requirements

The education specialist degree in literacy leadership primarily serves educators who aspire to become literacy specialists or literacy/reading program curriculum directors. It also serves educators who wish to advance beyond the master of arts degree.

Foundations of literacy, organization and supervision of literacy programs, a clinical practicum, and the study of policies as they relate to literacy are just some of the topics that will be explored in the coursework. An internship that offers individuals the ability to grow professionally and to become active in the professional literacy community is required. The education specialist internship or the education specialist seminar in literacy may offer opportunities for an international experience to be incorporated into the course of study. The program’s strong theoretical and methodological base for practicing literacy teachers or program directors forms the basis for subsequent doctoral work.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Education department page.

Total Credits Required 60
Foundations6
The foundations requirement includes research techniques and evaluation and measurement, and helps to prepare the candidate for research.
Research4-6
ED 600 Education Specialist Research 2 - 8
    (This study includes a written report of the planned field study, or research project)
Area of Concentration24-36
The area of concentration will emphasize foundations of literacy, literacy assessment and diagnosis, supervision and organization of literacy programs, and a study of policies as they relate to literacy and the literacy leader. Courses at the 600 level, an internship and the seminar in literacy are required.
Cognates12-16
Cognates shall be selected from the behavioral sciences and other areas to broaden the perception of the literacy leader.
Electives
To complete candidate's approved program.


Bulletin Year: Fall 2007 - Summer 2009 Graduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.