Minor in Literacy Education
The Literacy Education minor is open to students majoring in a field which leads to teacher certification at the early childhood, elementary, middle or secondary level. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education program. Students from related disciplines such as Communication Science and Disorders may also be admitted. The program consists of 20 credits.
Students who complete the Literacy Education minor are eligible to apply for the North Dakota Reading Credential, which enables teachers to work as reading specialists at one of the following levels in North Dakota: K-8 (Elem or Elem/ECE double majors), 5-8 (Elem and Secondary with MLE minor or MLE major), 5-12 (Generalist Credential for English, Social Studies or Science majors). NOTE: in North Dakota there is no Early Childhood Reading Credential. The coursework meets the requirements for the North Dakota Reading Credential.
Students who complete the Literacy Education minor also earn the 11-credit Science of Reading Certificate. The Science of Reading Certificate provides all Pre-K –12 grade teacher candidates extensive knowledge on the theories and instructional practice in the field of reading education.
Note: All courses completed for the minor must be taken in addition to those taken for the major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| T&L 335 | Foundations of Reading | 3 |
| or T&L 409 | Reading in the Content Areas | |
| T&L 412 | Science of Reading: Research-Based Literacy Practices * | 3 |
| T&L 413 & T&L 414 | Assessing and Correcting Reading Difficulties and Corrective Reading Practicum * | 3/2 |
| CSD 310 | Understanding language-based reading difficulties * | 3 |
| T&L 415 | Language and Literacy Development of English Language Learners | 3 |
| T&L 313 | Language Development and Emerging Literacy | 3 |
| or T&L 416 | Adolescent Literacy Development | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
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Courses with * indicate course requirements for the Science of Reading Certificate.