丹佛科罗拉多大学和健康科学中心丹佛市区分校

MA in Literacy Education, there are 3 required core courses (9 credits hours). In consultation and with approval from your faculty advisor, select 5 courses from the SEHD Thematic Course Categories list to customize your learning (15 credit hours). For instance, you may want to focus on courses that would improve your elementary or secondary teaching and leadership abilities. Finally, take a research course (3 credit hours) and then complete the Capstone course (3 credit hours) for a total of 30 credit hours.

University of Colorado Denver’s MA in Literacy Education prepares educators to work with diverse, K-12 student populations as they develop reading, writing and oral language skills. Enhance your literacy instruction and assessment skills for all learners, including those who struggle with reading and writing, gifted students and students with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Our graduates learn to identify and build upon their students’ languages, abilities, cultures and real-world experiences to design highly effective and relevant reaching practices.

As part of this program, you will learn to fully engage students in your classroom with your knowledge and skills in:

• The research of reading and writing
• Literacy and language acquisition
• Culturally relevant and responsive teaching practices
• Children’s and adolescent literature
• Digital literacy & use of technology to enhance literacy instruction
• Literacy assessment and informed instruction
• Differentiated teaching for students with diverse abilities and learning needs
• Leadership

Our goal is to help you have a transformative impact on student learning, creativity and achievement, while also supporting you as a leader and innovator in your school and professional networks.

English Education

This MA degree prepares licensed Secondary English or Secondary language arts teachers to work with diverse adolescents as they develop an appreciation for literature and composition. Course work includes theory and methods of English education, linking assessment and instruction, and practicum experience. The study of contemporary, ethnic, and classic literature, reading, and writing are woven together, along with speaking, listening, and viewing.

Reading Teacher K-12 Endorsement

This MA with endorsement is designed for K-6 and 7-12 teachers and is credentialed meeting the Colorado Department of Education requirements for the Reading Teacher endorsement. Recommendations for endorsements are made by the program, but endorsement is granted by the State of Colorado. Individual state requirements vary and may include teaching experience in addition to a valid teaching credential.