MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.) IN READING, LITERACY, AND LANGUAGE

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Master of Education degree in Reading, Literacy, & Language at Georgia College is designed for individuals who already hold or qualify for a level four (T4) Georgia Teacher's certificate. The program offers candidates extensive professional development in the field of literacy, involving reading, writing, language development, instruction, assessment, and professional leadership.

The foundation focuses on three primary areas:

professional knowledge and practices in literacy development and instruction;
specialized training in assessment, interpretation of test scores, and formulation of data-driven instructional programs; and
leadership and mentoring development

Graduates of the program will develop the knowledge and skills to provide leadership in the field of literacy within public schools to improve student achievement and academic performance. The culmination of this degree will be eligibility for certification at Level 5 (T5) through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (Ga PSC).

Program of Study


Foundations Core		6 semester hours
EDFS 6224	Introduction to School Improvement		(3 semester hours)
EDFS 6225	Identifying Problems--Socio-Cultural Issues		(3 semester hours)
Literacy & Language Core		15 semester hours
EDRD 6000	Reading Process & Pedagogy		(3 semester hours)
EDRD 6001	Reading Assessment		(3 semester hours)
EDRD 6661	Understanding Curriculum: History and Application		(3 semester hours)
EDRD 6200	Family and School Partnerships		(3 semester hours)
EDRD 6251	Creativity and Problem-Solving		(3 semester hours)


Specialization		9 semester hours
	Possible areas of specialization: Writing Project ESOL Special Education Early Childhood (with Reading Endorsement) Middle Grades and Secondary (with Reading Endorsement)
Research		6 semester hours
EDRD 6500	Designing Research in Literacy & Language	(3 semester hours)
EDRD 6690	Literacy & Language Research & Capstone	(3 semester hours)

Total

36 semester hours