Master's of Reading Handbook - February 5, 2013
The Master's of Reading Program at Shippensburg University requires that candidates pass through various status categories from admission to graduation. The following describes those categories and the requirements. The status categories are: Foundational Status, Practicum Status and Program completion. During the admission process, each candidate meets with a reading faculty member and signs a planning sheet which outlines the candidate's course of study. The following planning sheets are presently active:
1. Pre-summer 2009 (Planning Sheet 2009)
2. 2009 to December 2010 Planning Sheet (March, 2010)
3. January 1, 2011 to October 30, 2011 Planning Sheet (January, 2011)
4. November 1, 2011 (November, 2011)
5. November 1, 2012 Planning sheet - (Planning Sheet - November 1, 2012)
Foundational Status
Foundational Status is granted to candidates
who have completed all admission procedures and been granted foundational
status by assigned advisor. Foundational Status enables candidates to
enroll in foundational status classes.
Courses
(Taken in Any Sequence)
- EEC423 Effective Instructional Strategies for
Children with Exceptionalities
- EEC483 Assessing Children with Exceptionalities
- RDG413 Teaching Reading to English Language
Learners OR RDG524 English Language Learners: Diversity's Impact on Literacy Instruction in a Standards Aligned System
- TCH600 Elements of Research
- RDG537 Brain Based Literacy Strategies for
Literacy Learners Experiencing Difficulties
- RDG528 Foundations of Literacy Development
- RDG529 Reading and Reasoning Beyond the Primary
Grades
Additional Requirements
- Meet ‘standard expectations’ in professional
dispositions
- Maintain GPA of 3.0 – at least a B grade in all
coursework
- Electronic Portfolio approved by advisor per
manual directions
Practicum Status
Practicum Status is granted to candidates who have completed
all Foundational Level Courses and Requirements. Awarding of Practicum Status enables
candidates to enroll in practicum level courses. To enroll in practicum level courses, email
the Teacher Education Department Secretary.
Courses
(MUST be taken in Sequence)
- RDG532 Diagnosis and Assessment
- RDG533 Advanced Diagnosis and Assessment
- RDG534 Practicum in Reading
- RDG535 Seminar in Language, Literacy and Reading
Additional Requirements
- Meet ‘standard expectations’ in professional
dispositions
- Maintain GPA of 3.0 – at least a B grade in all
coursework
- Electronic Portfolio approved by advisor per
manual directions.
- Passing Score on Reading Specialist Praxis Exam.
Program
Completion Status is granted to candidates who have completed all Practicum
Level Requirements.
Graduation
Applying for Graduation A candidate who has met all the above requirements IS NOT REQUIRED to apply for certification as a Reading Specialist to be granted a Master's in Reading. However, a passing score on the Reading Specialist Praxis Exam is needed to be awarded a Master's of Reading Degree. To apply for graduation, go to: http://www.ship.edu/Registrar/Graduation/Graduation_Process/
Qualifying Exam Information - Beginning September 1, 2011, the Reading Faculty has begun phasing out the qualifying exam. In it's place an electronic portfolio is required. HOWEVER, candidates who began their master's program before September 2009 are still required to complete and pass the qualifying exam. To get more information and to register for the qualifying exam, contact Dr. Janet Bufalino.