Introduction
The Master of Science in Instruction: Secondary English/Language Arts Program is designed to offer professional development to classroom teachers who are interested in updating and refining their teaching competencies in the areas of Language Arts and English instruction at the secondary level.
Within this program students complete coursework in two areas:
- a professional core composed of coursework in literacy foundations (theory and pedagogy), curriculum development, cultural diversity, assessment, media technology, and research-18 cr hrs.
- a concentration in language arts with interdisciplinary coursework in education, reading, English, linguistics, and/or speech - 18 cr hrs.
Credit hours required: 45
Admission Information
The program admits students for the fall, spring and summer semesters.
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Program Benefits
Graduates of this program will have updated and advanced knowledge of the theoretical foundations of literacy and language acquisition, principles of curriculum planning and development, language arts research, as well as instructional strategies for enhancing children’s acquisition of reading, writing, listening, and speaking competencies in culturally diverse classrooms. Throughout the program there is an emphasis on enhancing teachers’ leadership skills in developing and implementing language arts and English curricula.
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Academic Catalog Information
Take a closer look at the M.S. in Instruction in Language Arts: Secondary Education and the courses offered toward the degree.
Department and Contact Information
If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies at (773) 442-5517.
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