This program provides learning opportunities for teachers, reading supervisors, and principals. Obtaining an endorsement is optional and may require additional courses to meet licensure standards.
Many of the courses in this program are offered in the evening allowing for flexible completion of the program.
Careers: What can you do with a degree in Reading?
Teacher:
- Pre-School
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Secondary Reading Supervisor
Admission Criteria/Application Procedures
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
- Graduate GPA of at least 3.0
- Standardized graduate admission test (GRE)
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Online? No Evening Classes? Yes Program Length |
Program Structure
Thesis Track
| Courses | Credits |
| Professional Core | 9 |
| EC 502 Research in Special Programs OR RD 502 Research in Special Programs OR SPED 502 Research in Special Programs |
3 |
| EDF 501 Research Design and Interpretation | 3 |
| EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| Professional Specialization | 18 |
| RD 505 Psychological Processes in Reading | 3 |
| RD 413/513 Developing Student Writing | 3 |
| RD 414/514 Teaching Reading K-3 | 3 |
| RD 517 Diagnostic Aspects of Reading Difficulties | 3 |
| RD 520 Content Area Reading and Writing | 3 |
| RD 590 Internship | 3 |
| Electives (Chosen in consultation with advisor) Electives are chosen in consultation with advisor and represent a coherent plan of study. They may include: |
3 |
| EDU 330/RD 512 Emergent Literacy | 3 |
| RD 518 Literacy in Rural and Multicultural Settings | 3 |
| RD 519 Reading Round Table | 3 |
| EDU 436/RD 531 Storytelling | 3 |
| EDU 331/RD 535 Literature for Young Children | 3 |
| RD 599 Thesis | 6 |
| Total minimum credits required for Thesis Track | 36 |
Professional Practice Track
| Courses | Credits |
| Professional Core | 9 |
| EC 502 Research in Special Programs OR RD 502 Research in Special Programs OR SPED 502 Research in Special Programs |
3 |
| EDF 501 Research Design and Interpretation | 3 |
| EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| Professional Specialization | 18 |
| RD 505 Psychological Processes in Reading | 3 |
| RD 413/513 Developing Student Writing | 3 |
| RD 414/514 Teaching Reading K-3 | 3 |
| RD 517 Diagnostic Aspects of Reading Difficulties | 3 |
| RD 520 Content Area Reading and Writing | 3 |
| RD 590 Internship | 3 |
| Electives (Chosen in consultation with advisor) Electives are chosen in consultation with advisor and represent a coherent plan of study. They may include: |
6 |
| EDU 330/RD 512 Emergent Literacy | 3 |
| RD 518 Literacy in Rural and Multicultural Settings | 3 |
| RD 519 Reading Round Table | 3 |
| EDU 436/RD 531 Storytelling | 3 |
| EDU 331/RD 535 Literature for Young Children | 3 |
| RD 597 Action Research Project and Seminar | 3 |
| Total minimum credits required for Professional Practice Track | 36 |
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See also: Graduate Faculty for the College of Education
Contact Us
Please contact the office of Graduate Studies for information about this program, admission requirements, application forms, graduate assistantships and other scholarship information. Contact us as well for information about any of our graduate degree programs.
Our office is located in McMullen Hall, First Floor.
The office is open from 8:00 to 5:00 (Mountain time) Monday through Friday. Office: 406-657-2238 Fax: 406-657-2302
Office of Graduate Studies | 1500 University Dr, Billings, MT 59101 | 406-657-2011
