The Master of Science in Education in Literacy Education at UCM has received national recognition from the International Literacy Association (ILA- formerly the International Reading Association).
The Master of Science in Education in Literacy Education degree from the School of Teaching and Learning is designed to address the six International Literacy Association Standards for Reading Professionals.
Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with a Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy Education will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to achieve the following professional skills:
- Demonstrate expertise in the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.
- Foster the use of instructional approaches, materials, and an integrated, comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support learning in reading and writing.
- Be responsible for managing and monitoring a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading and writing instruction.
- Model, create and engage students in literacy practices that develop awareness, understanding, respect, and a valuing of differences in our society.
- Create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials, and the appropriate use of assessments.
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development as a career-long effort and responsibility.
To be accepted into the Master of Science in Education in Literacy Education degree program in the School of Teaching and Learning , a student must: (a) have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75; (b) submit proof of teacher certification or professional endorsement from any of the 50 states or territories and have graduated from an NCATE or regionally accredited university; (c) submit a copy of his/her last summative teaching evaluation (i.e., a PBTE or similar evaluation form), or a letter from a school superintendent, principal or professor attesting to teaching skills and/or graduate studies potential. Applicants who do not meet these criteria must design, with a faculty adviser or graduate coordinator, a conditional program and complete the first 12 hours of that program (including the school’s research course) with a minimum grade point average of 3.50. International applicants should meet these requirements in comparable ways.
The following requirement applies to the M.S.E. in Literacy Education degree program EDFL 5900 or an adviser-approved alternative research course must be taken within the first 12 hours of a program. In order to graduate with the MSE in Literacy Education, each candidate must pass a written portfolio and an oral portfolio presentation, under the guidance of his/her advisor.
Students who seek Missouri Special Reading K-12 certification are advised to consult with the Director of Clinical Services and Certification, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO 64093.
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