Reading - Teaching Minor

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This program has been designed to prepare the student for professional work in the area of reading. The minor in reading is an excellent area of specialization for both prospective elementary and secondary teachers.

Course Requirements (24 hours)

Foundations of Literacy

EDUC 203 - Introduction to Children’s Literature Credits: 3
EDUC 378 - Literacy Methods I Credits: 3

Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties

EDUC 398 - Literacy Methods II Credits: 3
EDUC 455 - Diagnostic Teaching of Reading Credits: 3

Literacy and Diversity

Electives in Reading

Choose Two (2) of the following:

EDUC 440 - Current Trends in Reading Credits: 3
EDUC 441 - Young Adult Literature Credits: 3
EDUC 442 - Advanced Children’s Literature Credits: 3
EDUC 480 - Diversity in Children’s Literature Credits: 3

One (1) of the following

ENG 105 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
ENG 255 - Introduction to British Literary History Credits: 3
ENG 265 - Introduction to American Literary History Credits: 3
ENG 330 - Ethnic Literature in America Credits: 3