Reading, M.S. - Remedial Reading and Language Arts (Hybrid)

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/curriculum-and-learning/programs.

This is an educator preparation program in the State of Connecticut with additional admission requirements (see Admissions>>Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs). Candidates recommended for certification must also meet any additional Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements (see Degree Requirements>>Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs) in effect on the date CSDE receives the certification application.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (30 CREDITS)

Core Requirements
RDG 520 – Fundamentals of Language and Literacy
RDG 565 – Content Area Literacy and Secondary Reading Instruction in Middle and High Schools 
RDG 566 – Developmental Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School 
RDG 567 – Tests, Measurements, and Evaluation in the Reading and Language Arts Program 
RDG 568 – Practicum in Diagnosis of Reading and Language Arts Difficulties 
RDG 570 – Literacy Interventions for Struggling Readers and Writers 
RDG 585 – Writing Instruction in the Reading and Language Arts Program 
RDG 649 – Diversity in Literacy
RDG 659 – Practicum in Remedial Reading and Language Arts 
RDG 665 – Practicum and Seminar in Reading and Language Arts Research 

Comprehensive Examination
Students are required to complete 30 graduate credits in a planned program and pass the comprehensive examination.