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Reading Education Applicants
You are now required to complete a written statement of purpose as part of admission to the Master's degree in Reading Education.
- Reading applicants - click here for the form
What is the Reading Masters Program?
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The 39 hour M. Ed. degree in Reading Education program has one major:
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Reading Education M.Ed. with Reading Specialist Certificate - for most students the purpose of the degree program is to provide a Masters Degree in Education with a major in Reading Education while at the same time supporting and guiding certified, experienced teachers as they prepare to pass the TExES to receive a prestigious Reading Specialist certificate. Moreover, students who receive this certificate automatically qualify for the Master Reading Teacher certificate (if they have three years teaching experience) without the need to pass the MRT TExES.
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The goal of the program is to prepare certified teachers who are thoughtful inquirers and reflective decision makers that work effectively to enhance the language and literacy development of all students in a variety of educational settings ranging from reading classrooms, to providing professional development in reading education for classroom teachers, to administering school and district based reading programs; work with other professionals, families, and community members to improve literacy and language teaching and programs inside and outside the school; and who actively participate in professional activities and organizations related to language and literacy education at the state and national levels
It consists of 30 hours in reading including courses in language and literacy development, reading theory and research, teaching literacy from Pre-K through grade 16, teaching with children's / young adult literature, teaching reading and writing in a multilingual / multicultural environment, literacy assessment, and a two course internship.
Cognate:
- The Reading Education M.Ed. with Reading Specialist certificate requires a 9 hour cognate; see your advisor.
Admission Requirements:
Reading Education M.Ed. with Reading Specialist Certificate
Admission to the Graduate College
Valid teaching certificate
- A written statement of purpose
One year of teaching experience as a certified teacher
- 2.75 in last 60 hours of your undergraduate degree
State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) & International Reading Association (IRA) Standards
The Texas State University M. Ed. in Reading Program meets all SBEC and IRA standards related to preparing for the Reading Specialist certificate and IRA standards for preparing for the Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach role.
Reading Major Degree Outline/Required Courses & Sequence
| REQUIRED COURSES | CREDIT HOURS |
| READING MAJOR | 30 HOURS |
| Tier I Courses | 12 Hours |
| No Prerequisites | Usually Scheduled |
| RDG 5322 - Teaching Reading in the Elementary & Middle Schools | F, Sp, SS (10 week and short sessions) |
| RDG 5310 - Teaching with Children’s & Young Adult Literature in the K-12 Curriculum | Sp (SS 10 week summer beginning 2009) |
| RDG 5324 - Teaching Reading in the Middle & Secondary Schools | F, Sp, SS (Online) |
| RDG 5320 - Psychology of Teaching Reading and Writing | F, SS |
| Tier II Courses | 9 Hours |
Prerequisites:
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| RDG 5331 - Literacy Methods for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students | F, Sp, SS |
| RDG 5340 - Connecting Reading and Writing in the Classroom | F, Sp, SS |
| RDG 6330 - Psychology of Language | F only |
| Tier III Courses | 6 Hours |
Prerequisites:
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| RDG 5323 - Literacy Assessment Internship | F only |
| RDG 5336 - Reading Specialist Internship | Sp only |
| Elective | 3 Hours |
| Take Any Semester | |
| RDG 5345 (Strongly Recommended) | F, Sp, SS (10 week session) |
| Cognate | 9 Hours |
| (see your advisor for other cognates that are available) | 9 Hours (selected with advisor) |
| F=Fall Semester, Sp=Spring, SS=Summer |
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* Check the Graduate Catalog for course prerequisites
Reading Specialist Certificate
Graduates of the Reading Education M.Ed. with Reading Specialist Certificate program who complete the required courses in the Reading major and the cognate, who are certified teachers with at least three years of successful teaching experience, and who pass the Reading Specialist TExES are eligible to apply for this certificate.
Contact the College of Education Advising Center (512/245-3050 or 877/838-2283) for information about applying for a TExES for the Reading Specialist Certificate.
Reading Minor or Master Reading Teacher certificate
The minor degree in Reading Education prepares those pursuing majors in other disciplines an opportunity to receive advanced education in the teaching of reading.
The Master Reading Teacher Certificate (MRT) is for those who want advanced course work in developing students' literacy and would like to demonstrate their knowledge through a TExES teaching certificate.
Contact the graduate reading advisor regarding which courses best fit your needs.
| REQUIRED COURSES | CREDIT HOURS |
| READING minor MRT Qualification | 12 HOURS 15 HOURS |
| Tier 1 | RM - 6 hours MRT - 9 hours |
| RM & MRT - RDG 5320 | F, SS |
| RM - RDG 5322, RDG 5324, or RDG 5395 (choice with consultation of Reading Advisor) MRT - RDG 5322 AND RDG 5324 | F, Sp, SS (RDG 5324 online) odd years F (RDG 5395) |
| Tier 2 | 3 hours |
| RM - RDG 5331 or RDG 5340 MRT - RDG 5331 | F, Sp, SS |
| Tier 3 | 3 hours |
| RM & MRT - RDG 5345 | F, Sp, SS |
| F=Fall Semester, Sp=Spring, SS=Summer |
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* Check the Graduate Catalog for course prerequisites
For questions about applying to the program or advising contact:
Dr. Lori Assaf
E-mail: LAssaf@txstate.edu
Address: 3030
College of Education
Phone: (512) 245-9163
For questions about the program, certification, or the schedule contact:
Dr. Gwynne Ash
E-mail: gwynne@txstate.edu
Address: 3019
College of Education
Phone: (512) 245-8068