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About the Program

The Curriculum and Literacy Program is intended for certified, practicing classroom teachers who have a strong interest in teaching literacy in grades K-6 or developing their content knowledge in elementary education and curriculum theory. This program provides an in-depth view of reading and writing research, curriculum theories and content information, and the application of theory to the classroom teaching.
Candidates from this program are expected to show mastery of the following goals:

• Goal 1. The candidate will enhance their knowledge of curriculum theory and development
• Goal 2. The candidate will refine and expand skills in reading and applying educational research
• Goal 3. The candidate will explore how one can provide teacher leadership in curriculum or literacy

Deadlines to apply for admission to graduate studies:

• Fall admission June 31 st
• Spring admission October 31st
• Summer admission March 31 st

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited university and teacher certification in an appropriate area.
• At least a 2.5 grade point average for the four-year undergraduate degree, and for the last two years of the undergraduate degree,
  -PLUS-
• A grade point average of 3.0 or greater for the last two years of the undergraduate degree,
  -OR-
• Scores of verbal 151-170, quantitative 143-170, and essay 4.5 or higher on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE),
  -OR-
• A previous graduate degree from a regionally accredited university.
  

Financial Aid / Scholarships Information
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Advising
Advisor: Dr. Deanna Michael
Phone: 727-873-4577
Email: dmichael@usfsp.edu
Office: COQ 216B

Program of Study (Program Courses)

• Process Core
  EDF 6481 Foundations of Educational Research 3
  EDG 6931 Child Development 3
  EDF 6552 Role of Democracy in Education 3
  *EDG 6935 Seminar in Curriculum Research, 3
  (FLE 5345 Teaching ELLs 3 if not ESOL Endorsed)
  *Pre-requisite is EDF6481 Foundations of Educational Research
  
• Curriculum (18 credits)
  EDG 6285 School Curriculum Improvement 3
  EDG 6627 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction 3
  LAE 6315 Writing and Writers Trends and Issues [K-12] 3 or LAE 6616 Trends in Language Arts Instruction [elementary focus] 3
  LAE 6316 Trends in Literature in a Diverse Society 3
  SCE 6931 Trends in Science Education 3
  SSE 6617 Trends in K-6 Social Science Education 3
  Elective (approved list on web site) 3

OR

• Literacy (18 credits) Reading Endorsement
  RED 6544 Cognition, Comprehension and Content Reading 3
  RED 6545 Remediation of Reading and Vocabulary Problems 3
  RED 6658 Foundations and Applications of Differentiated
  Reading Instruction 3
  RED 6540 Assessment in Literacy 3
  RED 6846 Practicum in Reading 3
  Elective (see approved list) 3
• Total 33-36 credits
  
• List of possible electives by track
  Curriculum (select one)
  EDS 6050 Principles and Practices of Educational Supervision
  RED 6545 Remediation of Reading and Vocabulary Problems
  RED 6658 Foundations and Applications of Differentiated Reading Instruction
  EDF 6432 Foundations of Measurement
  EEX 6025 Trends and Issues in Special Education
  Literacy (select one)
  LAE 6315 Writing and Writers: Trends and Issues [K-12]
  EDG 6285 School Curriculum Improvement
  EDG 6627 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction
  EDS 6050 Principles and Practices of Educational Supervision
  LAE 6316 Trends in Literature in a Diverse Society
  LAE 6616 Trends in Language Arts Instruction [elementary focus]
  SCE 6931 Trends in Science Education
  SSE 6617 Trends in K-6 Social Science Education
  EDF 6432 Foundations of Measurement
  EEX 6025 Trends and Issues in Special Education
• COMPREHENSIVE EXAM /ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT
  Total Semester Hours: 33-36

Forms/Documents for Students
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Internship/Seminar Information
Not required for this program

FTCE Information
Not required for this program

Portfolio / E-Portfolio
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Graduation Requirements & Dates
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