Degree Requirements
Course Requirements
Social and Cultural Studies Courses: 12 quarter hours required, grade of C or better required
Course List | Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
| SCG 410 | INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH: PURPOSES, ISSUES, AND METHODOLOGIES | 4 |
| 4 |
SCG 401 | ADVANCED LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT | |
SCG 402 | PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING | |
SCG 403 | HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING: ELEMENTARY | |
SCG 406 | HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING:SECONDARY | |
SCG 439 | PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF YOUTH AND MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION | |
| 4 |
SCG 408 | EDUCATION AND SOCIETY | |
SCG 409 | SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION | |
SCG 411 | PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION | |
Reading Specialist Core Courses: 20 quarter hours required, grade of C or better required
Course List | Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
| SER 430 | INTRODUCTION TO READING ASSESSMENT | 4 |
| SER 405 | TEACHING LITERACY TO EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS | 4 |
| SER 432 | DEVELOPING LITERACY: ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTION | 4 |
| SER 433 | ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC TEACHING OF READING | 4 |
| SER 438 | LITERATURE-BASED AND CONTENT AREA LITERACY INSTRUCTION | 4 |
Leadership Courses: 8 quarter hours required, grade of C or better required
Course List | Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
| SER 435 | LITERACY PROGRAMS: CURRICULUM AND COLLABORATION | 4 |
| SER 437 | LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN LITERACY | 4 |
Practicum Courses: 12 quarter hours required, grade of C or better
Course List | Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
| SER 542 | PRACTICUM IN LITERACY ASSESSMENT | 4 |
| SER 543 | PRACTICUM IN LITERACY INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT | 4 |
| SER 544 | PRACTICUM IN LITERACY INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT, AND COLLABORATION | 4 |
Choose one: Thesis (MA) or Capstone (MEd)
Master of Arts (MA) Degree Requirements: 4 Quarter Hours, Grade of C or Better Required
Course List | Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
| SER 549 | THESIS RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION | 4 |
The Master’s Thesis is completed in conjunction with faculty advisement. Preparation for the writing of the Thesis should begin well in advance of the completion of coursework. Oral examination on Thesis required. Consult the MA Thesis Handbook for additional information.
Master of Education (MEd) Degree Requirement
Course List | Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
| SER 608 | CAPSTONE IN SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION (non-tuition, PA grade required) | 0 |
Clinical Experience
The practicum courses provide an opportunity to apply knowledge from course work to teaching struggling learners and those with disabilities. In these courses, students provide diagnostic and remedial services to children and adolescents from the Chicago area under the supervision of program faculty. Theses courses are offered in an on-campus facility.
Licensure Tests
All individuals licensed by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) are required to complete licensure tests specific to their teaching license. Requirements are subject to change per the discretion of ISBE.
Reading Specialist students must complete the following tests:
- Reading Specialist Content Area Test (test #221) – assesses knowledge of language, reading, and literacy.
Please note that the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) may change the State licensure and endorsement requirements at any time and without prior notice.
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