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Program Requirements

The masters of arts in education reading degree is designed to prepare certified K-8 teachers for roles as reading teachers. Completion of the degree qualifies the student for the specialized endorsement in reading on the State of Michigan teaching certificate (Code BT) contingent upon satisfactory completion of the MTTC subject area test and filing the appropriate application at www.michigan.gov/moecs. Students not wishing the MAE degree may elect to pursue the endorsement only by completing 18 credits for the minor from the following courses designated with an asterisk.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Education, Leadership and Public Service department page.

Total Credits Required 34
Foundations4-6
ED 504 Psychology of Education (2 cr.)
ED 505 Measurement and Evaluation (2 cr.)
ED 506 Cultural Foundations of Education I: Historical and Philosophical Dimensions (3 cr.)
ED 507 Cultural Foundations of Education II: Social Justice and American Schools (3 cr.)
Research5
ED 500 Educational Research 3
ED 574 Seminar in Educational Research or2
     ED 599A Thesis (2 - 8 cr.)
Concentration18-19
ED 462 Literature for Young Adults (3 cr.) * or2-3
     ED 517 Recent Children's Literature (2 cr.) *
ED 511 Trends in the Teaching of Language Arts *2
ED 518 Seminar in Elementary/Secondary Education: Reading *3
ED 570 Foundations of Reading Instruction *4
ED 571 Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Disabilities (approved by the State of Michigan to meet the PA 32 reading requirement for professional certification) *4
ED 575 Improving Reading Comprehension Research and its Practical Implications *3
Electives
Approved electives to meet the 34 credit requirement.
ED 462 Literature for Young Adults (3 cr.)
ED 504 Psychology of Education (2 cr.)
ED 505 Measurement and Evaluation (2 cr.)
ED 506 Cultural Foundations of Education I: Historical and Philosophical Dimensions (3 cr.)
ED 507 Cultural Foundations of Education II: Social Justice and American Schools (3 cr.)
ED 509 Proposal Writing (2 cr.)
ED 517 Recent Children's Literature (2 cr.)
ED 533 School and Community Relations (2 cr.)
ED 541A Improvement of Instruction (3 cr.)
ED 560 Issues and Trends in Special Education (3 cr.)
ED 562 Introduction to Learning Disabilities (3 cr.)
ED 572 Clinical Practicum in Reading (2 cr.)
ED 576 The Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers (3 cr.)
ED 583 Learning Technologies (2 cr.)
ED 585 Interest-based Literacy Teaching (3 cr.)
ED 595 Special Topics (3 cr.)

* The asterisked courses are required for students choosing the BT endorsement only, a total of 18-19 credits. 


Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Graduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.