Does anyone have experience reducing the time for graduate level courses? I need to take the following courses for a Reading specialist endorsement. The college I have my M.Ed. through charges $350 per credit hour and it would be 2010 before I could complete the program. The school has gaps in the schedul so if you miss it in one cycle you have to wait for it to roll back around in two years. I would like to complete this ASAP. EDLA 521 Integrated Literacy 3 sh Fall 2008 EDLA 541 Literacy Assessment 3 sh Spring 2009 EDDT 581 Language and Culture 3sh Spring 2009 (online), Summer 2009 classroom EDI 631 Word Study 1sh Spring 2009 EDPC 601 Practicum: Literacy 3sh Summer 2010 EDLA 551 Dev. Effective Reading Program 3sh Summer 2008 and 2010 (This year is Aug. 4-8.) EDLA 531 Literacy in Community and Family Arenas 3 sh Spring/Summer 2010 Any suggestions would be appreciated. PSD
I am waiting on the reply for this question from the academic counselor. I would like to offer a program to supplement when I get her reply. The M.Ed. is from Eastern Mennonite. Because I work part time right now, I would like to take two classes at a time or take all 6 classes I need inside of a year. If I could test out of something that would be even better. I will be starting in January He is what they propose and their schedule: EDLA 521 Integrated Literacy 3 sh Fall 2008 EDLA 541 Literacy Assessment 3 sh Spring 2009 EDDT 581 Language and Culture 3sh Spring 2009 (online), Summer 2009 classroom EDI 631 Word Study 1sh Spring 2009 EDPC 601 Practicum: Literacy 3sh Summer 2010 EDLA 551 Dev. Effective Reading Program 3sh Summer 2008 and 2010 (This year is Aug. 4-8.) EDLA 531 Literacy in Community and Family Arenas 3 sh Spring/Summer 2010 Thanks in advance for your help. PSD
I don't know a lot about this sort of thing. Maybe this will help. http://www.umassonline.net/degrees/MEdReadingLanguage.html
Adams State College Adams State College in Colorado has several online courses for educators at very reasonable prices. http://www.adams.edu Good luck with your search.
>> I don't think you can test out, however, add into the pot the idea of semester length. Can anyone think of a program option that has more than 3 semesters per year?
Capella http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/education/masters/reading_literacy.aspx I found out that Capella offers the Reading and Literacy Masters. I talked with the department of Ed and they told me several things to check on from Capella. I need to check to see if the degree state approved. I also need to find out the purpose for the degree... is it intended for a position as reading specialist. Any feedback on Capella?
University of Phoenix offers some graduate coursework in reading. These courses are 3 weeks long and 3 semester hours. I'm not sure which state you are in, but I know Virginia accepts these. I used some of their classes (not reading ones) to obtain my initial licensure. RDG 508 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties Credits: 3 RDG 511 Decoding of Reading Skills and Reading Practicum Credits: 3 RDG 513 Elementary Reading Methods Credits: 3 RDG 514 Primary Reading Methods Credits: 3 RDG 515 Secondary Reading Methods Credits: 3 RDG 516 Children's Literature and Cultural Diversity Credits: 3 RDG 518 Phonological Theory and Classroom Applications Credits: 3 There's also APU, which has a Masters in Education with a concentration in Reading and Literacy. Unfortunately, it does not lead to certification, but you might be able to take some of the courses. Look here. Finally, my alma mater, Walden University, offers a masters in elementary reading and literacy. However, that doesn't lead to licensure either, but their programs are really good. Check out www.waldenu.edu -Matt
reading I am currently enrolled with EMU. They only cycle the courses every three years. They also offer two online courses right now. The remainder would be taken on site. Because I work year around in adult ed, this would equal three weeks lost from work this summer to take two of the classes. The remainder would be taken every other weekend for two years. I only have to take seven courses with EMU because I have taken the rest. The local state college offers night classes for continuing ed. I work nights. Capella, Walden and Benedictine University all offer 100% online degrees in Reading Literacy. Walden and APU do not offer licensure, so they are out. Of course, Benedictine ranks 42nd in US News and World Report. They warned me upfront that they rarely transfer credits (from my previous M.Ed.) I cannot find a satisfaction ranking for Capella. Then I have to play looped loop with the Department of Ed to make sure Capella meets the requirements. It all depends on whom you talk to with DoE. I would like to have a respected degree. I like the shorter semester length with Capella. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
