Professional Core (9 hours):
EPFR 501 Research Methods in Education
EPFR 515 Advanced Educational Psychology
EPFR 520/521 Analysis of Educational Issues
Literacy Emphasis (30 credits):
CI 520 Theoretical Foundations in Literacy
CI 521 Emergent and Primary Level Literacy
CI 525 Upper Elementary and Middle Level Literacy
CI 540 Content Area Literacy
CI 571 Literacy Diagnostics: Assessment and Instruction*
CI 572 Diagnostic Literacy Practicum: Elementary (Prerequisite CI 571)
CI 573 Diagnostic Literacy Practicum: Middle/Secondary (Prerequisite CI 571)
CI 578 Organization & Administration of Literacy Programs (Prerequisite CI 571)
CI 548 Evaluation of Classroom Instruction: Action Research (Prerequisite CI 571)
CI 591 Issues and Trends in Literacy Instruction (Prerequisite CI 571)
*Prior to CI 571: You must earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher for CI 520, 521, 525 & 540; have 2 years of successful teaching; and pass the Content Area- Reading Specialist exam (176). You can enroll for these exams on line at www.ICTS.nesinc.com and take them at SIUE. Present evidence that candidate is a member of an organization that will enhance their professional development in literacy (i.e. IRC, IRA, NCTE, AERA).
EXIT REQUIREMENTS: All candidates must complete all program assessments, including an action research paper on an approved literacy research project.
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Admission:
You must have:
Complete and submit:
The completed Graduate Admissions Application, the Curriculum & Instruction Application, and transcripts are reviewed by C & I faculty for admission into a graduate program.
Upon notification of acceptance, you should make an appointment to meet with their assigned faculty mentor to plan a program of study.
You may enroll in up to 9 hours of graduate credit as an unclassified graduate student. These credits may be transferred into a graduate program by completing a Graduate Student Request Form. Before taking unclassified credit hours you should consult with the Literacy Program Director.
SIUE allows six years from the date of your first courses (transferred or at SIUE) to complete your degree.
For information contact:
Dr. Stephanie L. McAndrews, Literacy Education Program Director, 618.650.3426