Reading Specialist
The M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy Instruction program provides candidates with the opportunity to meet the TN Department of Education's requirements for the K-12 Reading Specialist additional endorsement. The program of study includes courses offered through online delivery method, hybrid delivery method, and campus-based delivery. The program of study includes courses with embedded field experiences as well as one dedicated course involving a semester long field experience.
Admission to the program requires evidence of three years of successful teaching experience at any grade level, and a valid and current Tennessee teaching license.
Candidates will complete the specific course requirements below.
Emphasis for Reading Specialist
Program of Study
| MAT 5220 | Book Selections & Literature for Children/Adolescents | 3 |
| MAT 5221 | Evaluation & Remediation of Reading Problems | 3 |
| MAT 5250 | Building Literacy in the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| MAT 5400 | Advanced Assessment | 3 |
| MAT 5510 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| MAT 5520 | Instruction & Planning for English Language Learners | 3 |
| MEd 5178 | Practicum: Professional Learning & Growth | 3 |
| MEd 5378 | Professional Learning and Growth | 3 |
| MEd 5399 | Instructional Coaching | 3 |
| MAT 5540 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
30 minimum hours required for graduation.
Licensure: Candidates for a Tennessee teaching license must pass state-required exams to be qualified for a license. Exam requirements periodically change. Candidates must consult the Tennessee Department of Education and Educational Testing Service websites for a list of current licensure exams. Teacher licensure candidates are responsible for taking and passing the correct licensure examinations at specific times in their program of study as is detailed in the online Teacher Education Handbook.