Reading

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(36 hours)

The Reading core 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 15-semester-hour Foundation area, a Reading Core of 18-20 hours, and 1-3 hours of electives.

A. Foundation Courses (15 hours)

B. Required Core Courses (18-20 hours)

C. Electives (1-3 hours)

If the state reading requirement of 3 credit hours in phonics has not been met, candidates will be required to take:

* EDUC 544 - Phonics and Structure of English Language

Note(s):

*If the research course is taken for 1 credit, electives may be taken to complete the credits required for this program.