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Graduate Programs of Study

Academic College: Education and Human Services

Program: Reading

Program Overview

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers coursework leading to a Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading. This reading specialist program is designed for teachers who wish to increase their knowledge and skills in delivering reading instruction for students in grades K 12 and become leaders in improving reading instruction by providing technical assistance or professional development in their school districts.

Reading

Why Reading at WIU?

Teachers completing this program and appropriate coursework are eligible to apply for a Reading Specialist or Reading Teacher Endorsement in Illinois or Iowa. The MSEd degree in Reading combines the rigor of an outstanding academic program with the personal attention of caring departmental faculty. Courses are offered on the Macomb, Quad Cities, and Springfield campuses. Most courses are offered one evening each week; however, courses are occasionally offered in a six Saturday format.

The program prepares candidates to not only work with struggling readers in the elementary school, but in middle and high schools as well. In addition to coursework and a practicum focusing on grades K-6, candidates complete a middle/high school reading methods course, a young adult literature course, and a practicum with students in grades 7 through 12.

Our Faculty

The faculty members in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction have a strong interest in helping teachers enhance their effectiveness and their ability to promote student learning. All faculty have practical experience in public schools. Professors in the department have a doctorate in their field. Faculty are actively involved in a variety of professional organizations; provide continuing education workshops for teachers; and publish books and articles in state, national, and international journals. The Illinois Reading Council Journal is housed in our department, and our literacy faculty author the monthly columns for the publication.

Other Information

For additional information about the Curriculum and Instruction programs, please visit www.wiu.edu/curriculum/eledgrad.html (Elementary Education) or www.wiu.edu/curriculum/rdg.html (Reading).