Reading Education (K-12) (212)

About the Program

The Reading Education Program is designed to prepare teachers, clinicians, supervisors, directors and coordinators of reading for school systems. The program provides an in-depth view of reading research, theories, and the application of theory to classroom teaching. Methods and theories studied in the program are based on sound and current scientific research.

Candidates must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) with no course lower than a C. An approved Planned Program and an Action Research Project Paper must be successfully completed for graduation. The Fulfilled proficiency level on the 12 Florida Educator Accomplished Practices must be met for graduation. A passing score is required on the Florida Teacher Certification Examination, Reading K-12 Subject Area examination before receiving the M. Ed. in Reading and obtaining reading certification.

Admission Requirements

For Certified Students
(Elementary, ESE, Early Childhood, Secondary)

For Non-certified students

Applicants must submit satisfactory evidence of

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited university.
A current Professional Educator's Certificate
Passage of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) General Knowledge Test IF Professional Educator's Certificate IS NOT FROM FLORIDA.
A grade point average of 3.0 or greater in all undergraduate or upper division undergraduate work -OR- A previous graduate degree from a regionally accredited university -OR- A score of 1000 or greater on the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken within the last 5 years.
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsement, or inclusion of 60 hour ESOL course in Planned Program upon acceptance.

Applicants must submit satisfactory evidence of

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited university.
A grade point average of 3.0 or greater in all undergraduate or upper division undergraduate work -OR- A previous graduate degree from a regionally accredited university -OR- A score of 1000 or greater on the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken within the last 5 years.
Successful completion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) General Knowledge Test, or all portions of the Praxis I, or a GRE score (taken within the past 5 years) of 1000 or greater (Verbal & Quantitative Combined)
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsement, or inclusion of 60 hour ESOL course in Planned Program upon acceptance.

Financial Aid / Scholarships Information
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Advising
Advisor: Dr. Margaret Hewitt
Phone: 727-873-4531
Email: hewitt@stpt.usf.edu

Program of Study (Program Courses)

M. A. in Reading Education, Plan II - for certified students (Elementary, ESE, Early Childhood)

Undergraduate Pre- or Co-requisites
RED 4310 Reading and Learning to Read 3
RED 4511 Linking Literacy Assessment to Instruction 3
LAE 4414 Literature in Childhood Education or LAE 6415 Literature and the Learner 3
PROCESS CORE
EDF 6481 Foundations of Educational Research 3
CURRENT TRENDS IN SPECIALIZATION
LAE 6316 Trends in Literature in a Diverse Society 3
CONTENT SPECIALIZATION
RED 6545 Issues in Vocabulary and Word Study 3
RED 6116 Current Trends in Differentiated Reading Instruction 3
LAE 6315 Writing and Writers: Trends and Issues 3
RED 6544 Cognition, Comprehension, and Content Area Reading: Remediation of Reading Problems 3
RED 6247 District and School Level Supervision in Reading 3
RED 6540 Assessment in Literacy 3
RED 6846 Practicum in Reading 3
RED 6449 Literacy and Technology 3
EDG 6935 Seminar in Curriculum Research 3
ESOL
FLE 5345 Teaching ELLs K-12 3 (if not ESOL Endorsed)
MASTERS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
Total USF Hours: 45

M. A. in Reading Education, Plan II - for certified students (Secondary)

Undergraduate Pre- or Co-requisites
RED 4310 Reading and Learning to Read 3
RED 4511 Linking Literacy Assessment to Instruction 3
LAE 4414 Literature in Childhood Education or LAE 6415 Literature and the Learner 3
EDF 4430 Tests and Measurement 3
EDF 3122 Learning and the Developing Child or EDF 3214 Human Development and Learning 3
EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education 3
PROCESS CORE
EDF 6481 Foundations of Educational Research 3
CURRENT TRENDS IN SPECIALIZATION
LAE 6316 Trends in Literature in a Diverse Society 3
CONTENT SPECIALIZATION
RED 6545 Issues in Vocabulary and Word Study 3
RED 6116 Current Trends in Differentiated Reading Instruction 3
LAE 6315 Writing and Writers: Trends and Issues 3
RED 6544 Cognition, Comprehension, and Content Area Reading: Remediation of Reading Problems 3
RED 6247 District and School Level Supervision in Reading 3
RED 6540 Assessment in Literacy 3
RED 6846 Practicum in Reading 3
RED 6449 Literacy and Technology 3
EDG 6935 Seminar Curriculum Research 3
ESOL
FLE 5345 Teaching ELLs K-12 3 (If not ESOL Endorsed)
MASTERS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
Total USF Hours: 54

M. A. in Reading Education, Plan II - for non-certified students

Undergraduate Pre- or Co-requisites
RED 4310 Reading and Learning to Read 3
RED 4511 Linking Literacy Assessment to Instruction 3
LAE 4414 Literature in Childhood Education or LAE 6415 Literature and the Learner 3
EDF 4430 Tests and Measurement 3
EDF 3122 Learning and the Developing Child or EDF 3214 Human Development and Learning 3
EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education 3
PROCESS CORE
EDF 6481 Foundations of Educational Research 3
CURRENT TRENDS IN SPECIALIZATION
LAE 6316 Trends in Literature in a Diverse Society 3
CONTENT SPECIALIZATION
RED 6545 Issues in Vocabulary and Word Study 3
RED 6116 Current Trends in Differentiated Reading Instruction 3
LAE 6315 Writing and Writers: Trends and Issues 3
RED 6544 Cognition, Comprehension, and Content Area Reading: Remediation of Reading Problems 3
RED 6247 District and School Level Supervision in Reading 3
RED 6540 Assessment in Literacy 3
RED 6846 Practicum in Reading 3
RED 6449 Literacy and Technology 3
EDG6935 Seminar Curriculum Research 3
EDG 6947 Internship 6
ESOL
FLE 5345 Teaching ELLs K-12 3
MASTERS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
Total USF Hours: 60

Forms/Documents for Students
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Internship/Seminar Information
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FTCE Information
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Portfolio / E-Portfolio
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Graduation Requirements & Dates

To be eligible for graduation, a student must earn an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. No grade of C- or below will be accepted toward degree requirements. For students admitted to the degree program in fall 2007 or thereafter, all credits used to satisfy the requirements of the master’s degree must be taken and completed within five years prior to the date of graduation. Successful completion of a comprehensive exam (Action Research Project Paper and presentation) with a score of 90% or above by the posted due date is required. Attainment of the Fulfilled proficiency level on the 12 Florida Educator Accomplished Practices is required, and satisfaction of the ESOL requirement. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 credit hours the semester that graduation is applied for, and that the comprehensive exam is submitted. Passage of the Reading K-12 Florida Teacher Certification Examination is required for graduation, and for receiving reading certification.
Complete and submit the USF Graduate Degree Application to your advisor by the 15th day of the semester, one semester prior to anticipated graduation. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 credit hours the actual semester of graduation.
Complete and submit an Application for Master’s Comprehensive Examination/Portfolio Submission to your advisor by the 15th day of the semester, one semester prior to anticipated completion of the Action Research Paper. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 credit hours the actual semester of taking the comprehensive examination or submitting the portfolio.
Complete required registration information by the designated deadline in order to participate in the commencement ceremony. The registration form, other information, and announcements regarding the commencement ceremony can be found at: www.stpt.usf.edu/saffairs/commence.htm .
Please also visit our Graduation section to navigate through the graduation process.

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