Topic

Language Arts/ Literacy

The MEd-CS Language Arts/Literacy track is a minimum 30-credit program track that focuses on the study of the teaching, learning, curriculum, evaluation and policy in English Language arts/Literacy education, including all or any grade level/s K-12.

12-core credits plus at least 18 credits chosen from the following list, or other courses selected in consultation with the track advisor.

Required Core Courses:

  • EDCS 622G: Curriculum Leadership (3)
  • EDCS 606: Introduction to Research (3)
  • EDCS 632: Qualitative Research Methods (3)
  • EDCS 667G: Seminar in Curriculum Issues (3)

Recommended Courses:

  • EDCS 432: Adolescent Literacy and Literacy (3)
  • EDCS 600: Language, Learning & Teaching (3)
  • EDCS 601: Advanced Topics in Reading (3)
  • EDCS 602: Advanced Topics in Writing & Oral Language (3)
  • EDCS 603: Children’s Literature in Elementary Curriculum (3)
  • EDCS 604: Effective Writing Practices (3)
  • EDCS 607: New Literacies Leadership (3)
  • EDCS 640I: Seminar in Teaching Field: Content Area Literacy (3)
  • EDCS 640C: Seminar in Teaching Field English Education; (I) Content Area Literacy; (M): Interdisciplinary Education (3)
  • EDCS 640M: Seminar in Teaching Field (Interdisciplinary): Reading-Writing Connections (3)
  • EDCS 640M: Seminar in Teaching Field (Interdisciplinary): Reading Media (3)
  • EDCS 645: Seminar in Multicultural Literacy (3)
  • EDCS 646: Literacy Assessment I (3)
  • EDCS 647: Literacy Assessment II (3)
  • EDCS 648: Reading for English Language Learners K-12 (3)
  • EDCS 686: Information Literacy and Learning Resources (3)

Culminating Requirements:

  • Plan A Thesis or Plan B Project