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Reading Courses in Elementary and Secondary Education

Program Description

UMUC offers reading courses in elementary education (four courses) and secondary education (two courses). These courses provide a thorough foundation in the theories, processes, and acquisition of reading needed for the teaching of reading to elementary and secondary students. The courses are available online and on a rotating basis in fall, spring, and summer semesters.

All reading courses have been approved by the Maryland State Department of Education to meet the state’s reading requirements for certification and recertification.

 

Overview

The reading courses for elementary education consist of 12 credit hours (four courses). The reading courses for secondary education consist of two three-credit hour courses.

Reading Courses in Elementary Education Requirements

Initial Requirements

Admission to UMUC Graduate School.

Required Courses

  • EDRS 620 Processes and Acquisitions of Reading (3)
  • EDRS 625 Instruction of Reading (3)
  • EDRS 630 Assessment for Reading Instruction (3)
  • EDRS 635 Materials for Reading (3)

Reading Courses in Secondary Education Requirements

Initial Requirements

Admission to UMUC Graduate School.

Required Courses

  • EDRS 600 Reading in the Secondary Content Areas I (3)
  • EDRS 605 Reading in the Secondary Content Areas II (3)

Students may take reading courses as visiting students without entry or commitment to a program.

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