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Better readers are more successful in school and life. Based on the standards of the International Reading Association, Walden’s M.S. in Education with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy provides the specific skills that K–6 classroom professionals need to increase their students’ reading skills and chances of success in life.
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 866-492-5336.
Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: June 23. 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 |
| EDUC 6674 | Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Students With Special Needs | 3 |
Specialization Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 6641 | Foundations of Reading and Literacy Development | 3 |
| EDUC 6642 | Strategies for Literacy Instruction, Part I | 3 |
| EDUC 6643 | Strategies for Literacy Instruction, Part II | 3 |
| EDUC 6644 | Supporting the Struggling Reader | 3 |
Course Descriptions (pdf)
