• Dyslexia
• Language development theories
• Teaching strategies
• Instructional routines
• Disability law
• Phonemics (sounds, vowels, consonants)
• And more
Course Availability Schedule
Courses for this new major will be phased in over the next few semesters. The following is the schedule for when each class will be available to take.
View the Academic Catalog for course descriptions.
Spring 2024
ED 460: Literacy in the Content Areas – 3 credits
ENG 355: Children’s Literature (also available online) OR ENG 356: Young Adult Literature – 3 credits
Fall 2024
ED 340: Foundations of Literacy Development and Reading Disabilities – 3 credits
ED 352: Advanced Phonics – 3 credits (Pre-Req: ED 344)
Winter 2025
ED 350: Language and the Brain – 3 credits (Pre-Req: ED 304)
Spring 2025
ED 454: Literacy Intervention Methods – 3 credits (Pre-Req: ED 345)
Fall 2025
ED 455: Literacy Practicum in Literacy Assessment and Intervention – 2 credits (Pre-Req: ED 454)
Total Credits: 20 credits
Required Praxis Assessment: Praxis 5206 Teaching Reading