Reading, Ed.S

Purpose of the Degree

The Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree with a major in Reading offers educators an opportunity to expand their knowledge of reading instruction and literacy leadership beyond the Master’s level. Candidates for the Ed.S. degree with a major in Reading degree will work with a faculty advisor who teaches graduate level reading courses in the Department of Teacher Education to develop a plan of study which incorporates 30 hours beyond the Master’s level.

Admission Requirements

Unconditional Admission: Students seeking admission into the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree with a major in Reading program must meet the admission requirements of Graduate Admissions. In addition, applicants must meet the following criteria for unconditional admission:

Have a valid teaching license (Arkansas or other state)
Have a Master’s Degree in Reading or other field in education
Have a minimum of a 3.25 graduate GPA
Provide official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate course work
Have a written agreement from a practicing teacher in reading/language arts who will function as your mentor during the program.
Participate in an assessment of professional dispositions.
Complete a Partnership School Agreement

University Requirements:

See Graduate Degree Policies for additional information

Core Courses:

ELFN 6773 , or an equivalent course, must be taken as a prerequisite for RDNG 7613 ; this does not count toward total hours needed for degree completion.

RDNG 7393 - Literacy Leaders as Community Advocates Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 7423 - Studies in Critical Literacy Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 7613 - Survey of Quantitative and Qualitative Literacy Research Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 7653 - Advanced Studies in Reading Comprehension Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 7493 - Reading and Writing Capstone Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 15

Literacy Leadership Track:

Select one of the following tracks:

Option 1 - Advanced Perspectives

This track is designed for Ed.S. candidates who already have a Master’s Degree in Reading.

RDNG 7283 - Writing Pedagogy: Advanced Processes of Writing Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 7473 - Theories of Language Acquisition Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 7543 - New Literacies Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 7573 - Action Research in Literacy Education Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 7643 - Social Foundations of Literacy Sem. Hrs: 3

Option 2 - Professional Practice

This track is designed for Ed.S. candidates who have a Master’s Degree in another educational field.

RDNG 6333 - Reading Practicum I-Diagnosis and Intervention Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 6513 - Emergent Literacy Birth Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 6533 - Literacy for Diverse Learners Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 6553 - Adolescent Literacy Sem. Hrs: 3
RDNG 6563 - Principles of Literacy Cognition Sem. Hrs: 3

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Reading, Ed.S

Purpose of the Degree

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Core Courses:

Sub-total: 15

Literacy Leadership Track:

Option 1 - Advanced Perspectives

Option 2 - Professional Practice

Total Required Hours: 30

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Reading, Ed.S

Purpose of the Degree

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Core Courses:

Sub-total: 15

Literacy Leadership Track:

Option 1 - Advanced Perspectives

Option 2 - Professional Practice

Total Required Hours: 30