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A key element in any child’s learning is the development of reading and literacy skills. By choosing a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy, you can provide a child with the foundation for future success.
This newly enhanced program addresses the technology-oriented literacy landscape of the 21st century and provides you with the latest research and practical strategies to increase all students’ achievement, including that of linguistically, culturally, and academically diverse learners. Based on International Reading Association (IRA) standards, this program gives you the knowledge and skills to confidently manage your classroom literacy program and effectively address the complexities of teaching reading and writing in today’s classroom.
Completion Requirements
- 30 total semester credit hours
- Program Portfolio
Estimated time to completion: 20 to 24 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: September 2. Admission policies vary by program. Call 1-866-492-5336 or apply now.
This program’s courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence.Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 6610 | Teacher as Professional | 3 |
| EDUC 6640 | Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 6650 | Enhancing Learning through Linguistic and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 6653 | Introduction to Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 6657 | Creating an Effective Classroom Learning Environment | 3 |
Specialization Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 6705 | Foundations of Reading and Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 6706 | The Beginning Reader, PreK-3 | 3 |
| EDUC 6707 | The Developing Reader, Grades 4-6 | 3 |
| EDUC 6708 | Literacy Development in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 6709 | Literacy Development in an Academically Diverse Classroom | 3 |
Course Descriptions (pdf)
