Courses offered
The Master of Education in Literacy, with or without endorsement in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) combines face-to-face with online learning. The program conforms to Nebraska's requirements for certification of reading specialists K-12 and ESL endorsement in grades K-12 and is based on the International Reading Association's "Standards for Reading Professionals."
SAMPLE OF COURSES OFFERED
- ESL/ELL and Language Development
- Theory and Practice in ESL/ELL
- Linguistics
- Language and Culture
- Practicum in ESL/ELL
- Issues in Literature for Children and Youth
- Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools
- The Teacher as Curriculum Builder
- Current Topics in Research in Reading
- Practicum in Reading
- Assessment and Instruction in Reading
- Capstone Project
The program includes an outcome-based portfolio that conforms to Nebraska requirements and standards of the International Reading Association.
