(36 hours)

The Reading program provides the classroom teacher with specialization in the important curriculum area of reading. The program emphasizes whole language, children’s literature, and diagnosis and remediation of reading problems. Candidates who complete the program may add the Ohio endorsement in Reading to their original certificate/license. A specialty examination in reading is required by the Ohio Department of Education for the endorsement. Nondegree students may elect to complete the minimum number of semester hours required for the Reading Endorsement (see *EDUC courses below). Please consult with the Director of the Graduate Program in Education for the endorsement requirements.

The degree program consists of a 12-14 semester-hour Foundation area, a Reading Core of 20 hours, and 2-4 hours of electives.