Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading & Literacy Online
Students may qualify for a federal TEACH Grant for this high-need program, with up to $3,736 per award year**.
Through engaging course content and required hands-on field experience in schools and classrooms, students study the most current theories, models and approaches used to teach reading. Students learn how to assess reading ability, apply reading techniques in the classroom, and create reading programs tailored to the needs of individual readers, as well as groups. Courses go beyond the traditional training in assessment and instruction and also include Administration and Leadership.
This program will prepare you for many job opportunities, including reading specialist, literacy coach, and lead teacher.
Promote Reading, Literacy, and Lifelong Learning.
The MEDCI in Reading and Literacy program offers:
- Preparation for work from kindergarten through high school
- Experience and involvement with the International Reading Association
- Training in a variety of teaching strategies including phonics and balanced literacy.
The Teacher Education programs at LSUS are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP), previously known as the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Online Course List
EDL 740: Foundations of Educational Research
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
A study of research methods in education and their empirical foundations, with emphasis on interpreting the literature in the field. The candidate will develop a written research proposal. Three hours of lecture.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
A systematic study of the history, theory and practice of curriculum development in American education.
ED 706: Learning and Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
This course focuses on theories on how human learning occurs, with particular emphasis on their application in K-16 school settings. After reviewing background on the definition and purposes of learning theories, students study origins, features, and applications of various theories, including: behavioral, information processing, social cognitive, developmental, and constructivist. Course activities help students explore how learning theories shape educational practice in schools and identify those theories that most influence their own teaching practices. Three hours of lecture.
ED 780: Educational Technology Applied to the Classroom
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
A hands on, project-centered course using technology in the classroom, with attention to selection of hardware and software, use of multimedia authoring tools and communications technology in the development of instructional materials.
EDL 700: Creating a Professional Learning Community
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
The Professional Learning Community (PLC) provides potential teacher leaders and administrators with a structure for continuing professional growth and information and activities aligned with best practices and current research on initiatives that support the Louisiana Accountability System, the School Improvement Process, and the Standards for School Principals in Louisiana.
EDL 710: Leading Instruction and Assessment
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
A study of the role of organizational leadership in the development of instructional goals, instructional programs, evaluation procedures, and procedures for educational change
EDL 707: Utilizing Data for School Improvement
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
This course focuses on the collection and analysis of data sources relevant in educational settings and emphasizes analyses of work samples, observations, inquiry data, artifacts, and standardized test scores. Throughout the course students collect and analyze school improvement data.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
A research project developed and executed by the candidate. The candidate will present findings in an oral presentation and a written manuscript. The document will include an extensive review of existing research on the topic, methodology, and data analysis implemented by the candidate, and discussion.
ED 740: Foundations in Reading
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
Study of the theories and models of reading and the various instructional approaches to the teaching of reading. Provides an overview of the reading process from emergent literacy through adulthood. Includes practical training in vocabulary and comprehension development.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
Study of formal and informal diagnostic tests and techniques used in assessing reading ability with emphasis on organizing and implementing assessment based instruction.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
Emphasis is on the application of specialized remedial techniques. A minimum of 25 hours of interaction with children in a tutorial setting is required. Prerequisites -- ED 741
ED 744: Reading in the Content Area
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3 | Course Cost: $1,120.31
Strategies and practices for teaching reading in the content areas including social studies, mathematics, English, science and other areas. The focus is on middle school and high school classroom instruction.
*Includes tuition and fees based on Fall 2017 pricing and subject to change without notice.
**TEACH Grant eligible up to $3,736 per award year; awards may vary. Please contact the university financial aid department for more information. TEACH Grants are available to qualified applicants enrolled in approved degree program(s).
