In-depth study emphasizes the theoretical foundations related to the reading process and importantly, the translation of that theoretical basis into instructional practice. The program involves study of the comprehensive nature of literacy within balanced reading programs that emphasize reading and writing along with all of the communication skills, applicable across all content area and across all grade levels. Importantly, this graduate program develops and enriches the learner's competence in the systematic investigation of major issues associated with literacy. In other words, the learner is equipped with the tools, competencies, and abilities to engage in the pursuit of life-long professional learning. Each of these competencies is addressed and developed in the12 semester hour Professional Core.
Students develop a professional portfolio throughout the duration of their program.
Required culminating products include successful completion of a written comprehensive examination and acceptable professional review of the degree candidate's portfolio. Extensive review and analysis of the M.A.Ed. The attached documents, Tables A, B, C, and D, identify this analysis and are provided for this purpose.