Literacy Minor

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The literacy minor, with campus and field experiences, is designed to prepare literacy teachers and strengthen background preparation of elementary, middle, and secondary teachers

The minor is typically commenced in the junior year.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the minor requires concurrent enrollment in, or prior completion of, an Education major and completion of ELEM 331.

Graduation Requirements
Completion of all required courses with a C or higher.

Prerequisites Credits: 3

Must be successfully completed prior to full admission to the minor.

ELEM 331 - Foundations of Teaching Literacy Credits: (3)

Required Courses Credits: 19

EDLT 324 - Literacy Across the Curriculum Grades 6-12 Credits: (3)
EDLT 410 - Literacy Teaching and Learning Birth-Grade 3 Credits: (3)
EDLT 411 - Teaching Comprehension Credits: (3)
EDLT 412 - Assessment of Literacy Skills and Processes Credits: (3)
EDLT 413 - Literacy Teaching and Learning Grades 4-8 Credits: (3)
EDLT 414 - Linguistics and Literacy for Diverse Learners Credits: (4)

Total Credits: 22

College and Department Information

Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning Department
College of Education and Professional Studies