Westminster College
M.Ed. - Reading Specialist with Certification
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Requirements for the Master of Education Degree in Reading Specialist with Certification
33 Semester Hours
Course #
EP-810
ED-940
EP-740
ED-890
REA-810
REA-820
REA-830
REA-850
REA-860
REA-980
REA-990
Course Title
Completed
Date
Planned
Assessment and Data Analysis
Research
Human Development
Trends in Language Arts with Focus on the Writing
Process
Language and Literacy in the Preschool and
Elementary School
Language and Literacy in the Middle/Secondary
School and Beyond
Advanced Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Linking Assessment and Instruction
Leadership in the School Literacy Program
Practicum in Reading
Literacy Research and the Changing Role of the
Reading Specialist
Comprehensive Exam - Successful completion of WC Comprehensive Exam
*PRAXIS Exam - Passing Score - Reading Specialist
*PDE Application - Submission of PDE Certification Application PDE
TIMS
**Chapter 49-2 Requirements – Met with prior coursework
ELL 710
English Language Learners
*Certification Requirements
Notes:
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The Master of Education degree may be earned after successful completion of the core, specialization, and elective requirements
(33 semester hours) and the Westminster comprehensive examination.
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Check deadlines for the comprehensive examination and application for graduation.
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Application for certification or licensure is separate from this checklist.
ELL 710 English Language Learners=Required to meet ACT 48 state specification if no previous course work with English Language Learners
has been completed.
Revised 4-2014