• Reading Specialist is a national certificate recognized
by all states. Literacy coaches generally work with teachers to help
them with best literacy
practices. Reading Specialist is an advanced certificate that certified
teachers may add to their existing credential upon completion of two
year’s
teaching experience and a master’s degree with at least 27 hours
of graduate coursework in literacy.
•English as a Second Language is a national certificate. All states have some
type of English as a Second Language (ESL) designation. In Texas, ESL is
an add-on certificate that individuals with an initial teaching certificate
can add to their existing credential with only 12 hours of graduate coursework.
• Master Reading Teacher (MRT) is a Texas only certificate. MRTs work in Title
I/low performing schools and tutor struggling readers, and they may also
serve as literacy coaches. The MRT sequence includes 9 graduate hours of
coursework.
Certification options for out of state students
In addition to these professional certificates, students may choose focused
coursework in areas including:
• Writing
• Working with culturally and linguistically diverse students
Plus, students have the unique opportunity to complete any of these program
tracks completely online.
Program Director: Dr. Nancy Hadaway
Following are just a few of the program track configurations. For additional
options, contact program director.
M.Ed. with Triple Literacy Certificate Focus
This program option includes courses that lead to three Texas professional
credentials:
• Reading Specialist Certificate (Grades P-12)
• Master Reading Teacher Certificate (Grades P-12)
• English-as-a-Second Language Endorsement (Grades P-12)
LIST 5325, Current Trends in Language Arts & Reading
or
LIST 5373, Foundations of Literacy in the Primary Grades
LIST 5326, Teaching the Language Arts in Secondary Schools
LIST 5345, Content Reading and Writing
LIST 5346, The Writing Process
or
LIST 5384, Advanced Writing Pedagogy (with advisor approval)
LIST 5350, Literacy Assessment
LIST 5354, Multicultural Literature for Children
LIST 5361, Language Learning: Educational Perspectives
LIST 5362, Literacy Instruction in ESL/Bilingual Settings
LIST 5385, Literacy Research
LIST 5316, Literacy Practicum I (Field experience in student’s own
classroom or assigned school.) This course should be taken in the first or
second semester of enrollment.
LIST 5317, Literacy Practicum II (Field experience in student’s own
classroom or assigned school.) This is the capstone course and should be
taken in the last semester of enrollment.
Elective course—Choose an additional writing course (LIST 5383 Writing
for Publication, 5384 Advanced Writing Pedagogy), second literature course
(LIST 5353 Literature for Children and Young Adults), EDUC 5309 Advanced
Instructional Strategies, or EDUC 5322 Educational Research and Evaluation.
M.Ed. with Reading Specialist
Includes:
•
Reading Specialist Certificate (Grades P-12) (with option to apply for Master
Reading Teacher Certificate (Grades P-12) after becoming certified as Reading
Specialist)
LIST 5325, Current Trends in Language Arts & Reading
or
LIST 5373, Foundations of Literacy in the Primary Grades
LIST 5326, Teaching the Language Arts in Secondary Schools
LIST 5345, Content Reading and Writing
LIST 5346, The Writing Process (or LIST 5381 and 5382, Bluebonnet Writing
Project Summer Institute courses)
or
LIST 5384, Advanced Writing Pedagogy (with advisor approval)
LIST 5350, Literacy Assessment
LIST 5353, Literature for Children and Young Adults
or
LIST 5354, Multicultural Literature for Children
LIST 5361, Language Learning: Educational Perspectives
LIST 5385, Literacy Research
LIST 5316, Literacy Practicum I (Field experience in student’s own
classroom or assigned school.) This course should be taken in the first or
second semester of enrollment.
LIST 5317, Literacy Practicum II (Field experience in student’s own
classroom or assigned school.) This is the capstone course and should be
taken in the last (or next to last) semester of enrollment.
Elective hours from the LIST area (Could include 2 remaining ESL endorsement
courses, additional writing courses including Bluebonnet Writing Project,
second literature course, EDUC 5309, or EDUC 5322.)
Reading Specialist only
Available to: Students already holding the master’s degree
Include: Reading Specialist Certificate (Grades P-12) (with option
to apply for Master Reading Teacher Certificate (Grades P-12) after
becoming
certified
as Reading Specialist)
LIST 5325, Current Trends in Language Arts & Reading
or
LIST 5373, Foundations of Literacy in the Primary Grades
LIST 5326, Teaching the Language Arts in Secondary Schools
LIST 5345, Content Reading and Writing
LIST 5346, The Writing Process (or LIST 5381 and 5382)
or
LIST 5384, Advanced Writing Pedagogy(with advisor approval)
LIST 5350, Literacy Assessment
LIST 5353, Literature for Children and Young Adults
or
LIST 5354, Multicultural Literature for Children
LIST 5361, Language Learning: Educational Perspectives
LIST 5316, Literacy Practicum I (Field experience in student’s own
classroom or assigned school.) This course should be taken in the first or
second semester of enrollment.
LIST 5317, Literacy Practicum II (Field experience in student’s own
classroom or assigned school.) This is the capstone course and should be
taken in the last semester of enrollment.
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Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
(M.Ed.)
Core Education Requirements (21 semester hours)
EDUC 5305 - Curriculum Design
EDUC 5309 - Advanced Instructional Strategies
EDUC 5310 OR 5380 - Diverse Populations in Today's Schools
EDUC 5322 - Educational Research and Evaluation
EDUC 5330 - Leadership in Instructional Settings
EDUC 5395 – The Research Process
EDUC 5397 - Dissemination of Research
Resource Area (Required--15 Semester Credit Hours)
(Courses which support the candidate's professional growth, such as
those from academic disciplines; EDUC and/or LIST courses; coursework
for ESL/Bilingual,
G/T, ECE, etc.)
Professional Certifications:
Reading Specialist
Bilingual
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Master Reading Teacher
Master Technology Teacher
Gifted and Talented Endorsement
Candidates for Teacher Certification must also meet all state requirements
for coursework in the teaching field/academic specialization. Certification
Students must be advised and cleared to take courses through Teacher Certification
Advising.
Program Director: Dr. Jill Fox
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Master of Education (M.Ed.) with Principal Certification
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies currently offers
the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. Coursework for Texas Principal Certification
is built into the master's degree plan of 39 hours. The department offers
several routes to Principal Certification with a master's degree: a campus-based,
self-paced approach and several cohort programs.
With the assistance of a Graduate Advisor, students are required to outline
a tentative program of work prior to beginning their course work. This program
of work may be modified as needed. Candidates for master's degrees are required
to submit a final program of work during their final semester of coursework
for the degree.
Students are required to take a practice test in order to be permitted to
sit for the state certification exam (TExES).
Students must pass the state certification exam to be recommended for standard
Principal Certification.
Upon successful completion of all coursework and TExES, students should apply
to SBEC (www.sbec.state.tx.us)
for principal certification.
Program Director: Dr. Ernest Johnson
See also: Graduate Degree Programs
Program Options Overview: Narrative
| Chart (PDF)
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Master of Science in Physiology of Exercise
(M.S.)
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Science and Math Programs for Teachers
(MAIS, MAMT)
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Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Public Administration
with specialization in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (Ph.D.)
Rod Hissong, Ph.D., Advising
817-272-3071
lgordon@uta.edu
Ph.D. in K-16 Educational Leadership
and Policy Studies
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Updated: 28 November 2007
