The internship provides students with an opportunity to apply the theories and concepts learned during the graduate program. The project will form the basis for the thesis. A thesis committee will provide direction during the investigation and during the writing of the thesis. Includes linguistics, language development of the culturally different child, and application of theory to classroom practices in reading and related areas. RED 612 Sociological Influences Reading Instruction in 3 cr Focuses upon the history of reading instruction, sociological factors influencing reading, reading in relation to other media of communication, and ways of applying these findings in classroom and clinical practice.
Stress is upon facilitating and enhancing all aspects of the programs.
RED 615 Diagnosis and Remediation of Severe Reading Disabilities 3 cr Provides laboratory experiences in studying severe cases of reading disabilities and in developing plans and procedures for their remediation. The student may apply these concepts and principles in regular or laboratory settings. 3 cr A critical analysis and evaluation of the significant research studies in reading from which reading concepts emerge and from which implications for teaching and further research may be drawn. Special Topics 3 cr Guided investigation of topics in reading education, such as curriculum revision, course or program design, newly evolved trends in reading education, and implications of research in reading education. No more than three semester hours of any departmental 694 courses can be accepted toward a degree program.