For successful completion of the literacy program, you must pass a comprehensive examination. A description of the content and format of this examination is available from the advisor of the graduate literacy program.
Program Requirements
Required courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RDG 640 | Analysis and Correction of Difficulties in Literacy | 3 hrs |
| RDG 660 or RDG 665 |
Diversity Issues in Literacy and Content Area Instruction or Cultural Diversity in Literacy & Instruction: Classrooms & Community |
3 hrs |
| RDG 680 | Successful Classroom Communities to Enhance Student Learning | 3 hrs |
| RDG 685 | Techniques of Responsive Support in the Literacy Classroom | 3 hrs |
| RDG 700 | Relationship of Language to Literacy and Intellectual Development | 3 hrs |
| RDG 710 | Content Area Literacy | 3 hrs |
| RDG 770 | Curriculum Design in Literacy | 3 hrs |
| RDG 780 | Assessment Procedures for the Literacy Specialist | 3 hrs |
| RDG 781 | Assessment of Literacy Problems | 3 hrs |
| RDG 782 | Remediation of Literacy Problems | 3 hrs |
| SFR 780 | Educational Research Methodology | 3 hrs |
| RDG 795* | Research Seminar in Literacy | 3 hrs |
| Total | 36 hrs |
* This requirement waived if candidate elects Research Option 1, a thesis.
Research (3-6 hours)
Option I: Completion of a satisfactory thesis, RDG 799, in the candidate's discipline. This credit shall be no more than 6 hours of the minimum 39 required for the degree.
Option II: Completion of one research seminar, RDG 795, which shall require an extensive paper.
Comprehensive Examinations
A comprehensive examination must be passed by the candidate before a degree will be granted. A description of the content and format of this examination is available from the Coordinator of the Graduate Literacy Program.