Master of Arts degree in Reading and Literacy
K-12
The Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development offers the Master of Arts degree in Reading and Literacy K-12 to prepare teachers as reading specialists. This program is based on the teacher education standards of the International Reading Association (IRA), National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the Michigan State Board of Education for the Reading Specialist (BR) Endorsement. A major focus of the program is organization and implementation of school literacy programs as well as diagnosis and treatment of difficulties in literacy. Classroom practice, current issues, and focused research in literacy are stressed. Students will also develop technological and viewing skills and will infuse literacy across the curriculum.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment
Program Directors
Barbara Senesac, Ph.D.
Traverse City, MI
Xiaoping Li, Ph.D.
Dearborn, MI
Leonie Rose, Ph.D.
Grand Rapids, MI