Reading
The Master of Science in Reading program offers candidates study in developmental diagnosis, literacy instruction and assessment, literacy in the content areas, literature for children and young adults, and literacy in the curriculum and in society. The program prepares teachers as reading specialists in grades
K-12.
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited Institution.
- Completion of a teacher licensure program.
- Evidence of two or more years of successful teaching.
- 2.75 grade point average, or at least 3.25 for the last 30 semester credits of graded course work.
- Completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study form.
- Undergraduate and other transcripts sent directly from the institution to the Graduate Studies Office.
- Non-refundable $20.00 fee for first-time applicants to Minnesota State University Moorhead.
- Score of 30 or above on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Only official scores are accepted; no more than five years old.
- Written description of past teaching experience and future goals.
- Recommendation from principal based on two or more years of successful teaching.
Degree Requirements [This degree is offered under Plan A or Plan B]
- A minimum of 33 credits.
- Students who wish to transfer credits from other institutions or who have taken courses before admission to the graduate program should refer to the Residence and Transfer of Credit section for further information.
- 3.0 grade point average required for courses submitted for the degree. A grade of "C" or less is unacceptable in required literacy and literature courses.
- Written comprehensive examination.
- Thesis or classroom-based research project.
- Oral examination by the candidate’s committee, based upon and following completion of the thesis or classroom-based research.
Detailed information on these requirements and department policies and procedures may be obtained from the Reading Graduate Program Coordinator. Further information on degree requirements may be found in General Degree Requirements.
M.S. Degree in Reading -- Plans A and B
Requirements (22 Credits)
The M.S. Degree in Reading is open to students who hold a valid teaching license plus a minimum of two years of successful teaching.
EECE 601 Introduction to Literacy Studies (2)
EECE 612 Literacy in Society (2)
EECE 612R Literacy in Society: Readings and Research (1)
EECE 613 Literacy Instruction and Assessment: A Historical Perspective (3)
EECE 614 Literacy in the Content Areas (3)
EECE 642 Elementary School Curriculum (2)
OR ED 643 Secondary School Curriculum (2)
EECE 645 Developmental Diagnosis of and Instruction in Literacy (3)
EECE 660 Literature for Children and Young Adults (6)
Electives (3 Credits)
Students must earn three credits in graduate level electives to be selected in close consultation with a faculty advisor.
Research Option -- Plan A Thesis (8 credits)
ED 602 Statistics (2)
ED 603 Methods of Research (2)
EECE 699 Thesis (4)
Research Option -- Plan B Classroom-Based Research (8 credits)
ED 608 Educational Research (3)
ED 695 Special Problems (2)
EECE 699 Field Research (3)
Minnesota Reading Licensure
The current curriculum, approved in 2005, provides teachers with the required coursework to meet Minnesota Board of Teaching Standards for the K-12 Teachers of Reading Licensure. Please check this website for updates or call 218-477-2216.
Graduate Certificates in Reading
For students seeking some concentration in reading at the graduate level but who are not ready to enroll in the Master's program, MSUM offers two Graduate Certificates in Reading: Literature for Children and Young Adults (12 credits) and Literacy Instruction (14 credits). These certificates are designed both to stand alone and to complement the M.S. in Reading degree. Six credits from each of the certificate programs may also apply to the M.S. in Reading.
Request Additional Information
Program information: |
Application information: |
| Reading Graduate Program Minnesota State University Moorhead 1104 7th Ave. S. Moorhead, MN 56563 (218) 477-2554 or (218) 477-2216 e-mail: fergub@mnstate.edu |
Graduate Studies Office Minnesota State University Moorhead 1104 7th Ave. S. Moorhead, MN 56563 (218) 477-2344 e-mail: graduate@mnstate.edu Application for Admission to Graduate Study |