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2019-20 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Literacy Studies: TESOL and Reading, M.Ed.

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About the Program

The Master of Education with a concentration in Literacy Studies: TESOL and Reading is an integrated program that explores literacy in educational and institutional contexts. The issues of literacy in the K-12 classroom and the relationship of literacy to social mobility and globalization will be explored. This program leads to PA Teacher Certification in Reading Specialist K-12 certification and English as a Second Language  K-12 program specialist certification.

Requirements (minimum 30 credits)

An active and valid instructional I certificate is required to add ESL program specialist certification. All courses in the TESOL and Reading program are required for Reading and English as a Second Language Certification.

Foundation Courses (6 credits)

Core Courses

Reading (15 credits)

TESOL (12 credits)

Culminating Course (6 credits)

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