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 to Educator Preparation Programs). Candidates recommended for certification must also meet any additional Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements (see Academic Policies for 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 535 – Writing Instruction in the Reading and Language Arts Program 
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 668 – Practicum in Diagnosis of Reading and Language Arts Difficulties 
RDG 670 – Literacy Interventions for Struggling Readers and Writers 
RDG 671 – Diversity in Literacy
RDG 679 – Practicum in Remedial Reading and Language Arts 
RDG 765 – 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.