Master of Education
Ms. Katie Gilsdorf
2nd Grade Teacher
CCMT
Queen of Apostles Catholic School Campus
“My experience in
the M.Ed. program at
Lourdes has given me the
opportunity to truly excel
as a professional. I have
been given opportunities to
support my students and
school that wouldn’t have
been possible without the
curriculum and instruction
Lourdes offers.”
P-12 Reading
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C O M PA S S I O N
DISCOVER THE LOURDES DIFFERENCE
L O U R D E S U N I V E R S I T Y G R A D U AT E S C H O O L
For more details or updated course information, please visit
www.lourdes.edu/gradschool
www.lourdes.edu/med
Lourdes University Graduate School
6832 Convent Blvd.
Sylvania, OH 43560
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis
419-824-3517 or 800-878-3210 ext. 3517
GRADSCHOOL@LOURDES.EDU
lourdes.edu/med
800-898-3210, ext. 3517
MED - Master of Education P-12 Reading
The Master of Education (MEd
program provides learning
opportunities for licensed teachers
that address the professional needs
of today’s educators. By design, the
program leads to the advancement of
knowledge and instructional skills that
provide the foundation for quality
classroom instruction. The P-12
Reading major is designed for teachers
who want to develop expertise in the
teaching of reading, both in classroom
and resource settings. The major can
be completed as part of the MEd
curriculum or as a stand alone,
5-course certificate program. Students
are prepared for the required OAE
Assessment.
The program provides quality, relevant, coordinated, and enriching professional
development experiences to advance, enhance, and update the knowledge and
skills of teachers. In turn, teachers who complete the program will be able to
advance, enhance, and update the knowledge and skills of their students and the
learning communities in which they work and serve.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
It is our expectation that educators who complete the MED program will:
• Understand the latest theories regarding learning, curriculum, and
instruction, and be able to apply theoretical constructs, curriculum and
teaching strategies that promote learning for all students.
• Explore the social, cultural, and legal issues that impact education, while
taking into consideration the relationship to the Franciscan values of
reverence, stewardship, service, and intellectual discovery.
• Integrate and apply the specific knowledge base, dispositions, and
performance indicators that respect and celebrate the value of all students’
experiential backgrounds, learning styles, and perspectives.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies that incorporate technology, and
be able to assess the potential of these resources in addressing personal
competencies, lifelong goals, and educational (workplace) needs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in a personally selected area of emphasis by
developing, presenting, and defending a professional development portfolio,
as well as a final capstone research project.
MED - Master of Education P-12 Reading
CURRICULUM
CORE COURSES ........................................SEMESTER HOURS
EDU 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies and Applied Research....3
EDU 611 Social, Cultural and Legal Issues in Education......................... 3
EDU 612 Current Trends in Curriculum and Instruction......................... 3
EDU 613 Current and Emerging Technologies in Education..................3
Core Hours...............................................................................................................12
Research Courses
EDU 620 Action Research Project Design.................................................... 3
EDU 621 Action Research Project................................................................... 3
Research Hours....................................................................................................... .6
P-12 Reading Courses
*EDU 640 Literacy Foundations and Strategies........................................... 3
*EDU 641 Phonics and Applied Word Study................................................. 3
*EDU 642 Reading and Writing in the P-12 Classroom............................. 3
*EDU 643 Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis, and Intervention............... .3
*EDU 644 Practicum: Professionalism in Clinical Literacy Practice…..3
Major Hours.............................................................................................................15
Total Hours .............................................................................................................33
* Indicates coursework required for the P-12 Reading
Endorsement Certificate.
• Become more versatile in the educational job market.
GET STARTED!
APPLY TO THE GRADUATE
SCHOOL
Students seeking admission to the MED program
must:
 Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited institution with a minimum 2.75
cumulative GPA.
Submit a completed Graduate Application for
Admission.
Request an official copy of all college
transcripts.
Provide a current resume, a statement
of purpose, and three (3) letters of
recommendation.
Complete a satisfactory interview with the
MED program director.
Applicants holding AYA, multiage, or career technical licenses
must have completed 9 semester hours of undergraduate level
reading coursework before being admitted. Lourdes courses: EDU
218, EDU 312, EDU 332
All other applicants must have completed 12 semester hours of
undergraduate level reading coursework before being admitted.
Lourdes courses: EDU
Check your self-service site to monitor checklist
item progress.
For questions about the application process,
please contact:
Graduate Admissions Office
419-824-3517
GRADSCHOOL@LOURDES.EDU
Note: This sheet is for general information only. For more specific information on this
program refer to the Lourdes University catalog at http://www.lourdes.edu/course_catalog_complete.htm or contact the university.
Lourdes University, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, operates in a non-discriminatory manner with regard to race, color, age, or national origin. Furthermore, as required by Title IX of
the 1972 Education Amendments, Lourdes University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, disability, military or veteran status,
age, or other legally protected category in its programs, activities, and employment. Lourdes University
also provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled persons in accordance with the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. A Catholic University in the Franciscan Tradition.
Carolyn Jaksetic, MED
Director, Master of
Education
419-824-3661