Reading Minor

Minor Overview

A reading minor equips future educators with specialized knowledge and skills in literacy instruction and reading development. This minor focuses on understanding how children learn to read, strategies for teaching reading, and ways to support students with diverse reading abilities.

Courses

Required Minor Core Courses

The requirements for this 15 credit minor provide preparation for specialization in reading instruction. Students must have a major in elementary education and have completed the coures listed below.

EDU311

Content Literacy for EL and Struggling Readers

(3.0 s.h)

EDU330

Content Practicum for EL and Struggling Readers

(3.0 s.h)

EDU260

Language Development

(3.0 s.h)

EDU323

Literacy: Early Reading Instruction

(4.0 s.h)

EDU320

Literacy: Middle Level

(3.0 s.h)

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