Wilkes University College of Health and Education 10 courses
Dr. Vicki Jones, Program Coordinator By combining theory and application, candidates will learn how to assess, diagnose and teach students how to be active and effective 21st century listeners, speakers, readers, and writers. In addition, candidates who complete the program will have the most current research-based tools necessary to facilitate literacy initiatives within their own school districts. The coursework includes two foundational literacy acquisition and development courses, a course focused on literacy and brain research, two courses on best practices in assessment and remediation, two courses on literature supporting 21stcentury students (including multicultural text and digital literacy), an advanced literacy and learning in the content areas course, a leadership course focused upon literacy leadership, and a literacy education practicum course. Students who successfully complete the course sequence and who hold a valid Pennsylvania Level I or II teaching certificate will be prepared to complete the Praxis exam and apply for the PDE reading specialist certification. The Literacy Program Learning Outcomes areas Follows: Candidates demonstrate the knowledge of the theoretical, historical, and evidence-based foundations of reading, writing, language, speaking, listening, viewing, and the integral role of the reading/literacy specialist in schools. Candidates use foundational knowledge to design literacy curricula to meet needs of learners, especially those who...
Degree Requirements
M.S. in Education for the Literacy Specialist:
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