Graduate Major
Reading Education is a distinctive online program designed to prepare expert educators and effective literacy leaders.
DEGREE OPTIONS
The College of Education offers a fully online Master of Arts (MA) in Reading Education.
READING EDUCATION AT USF ST PETERSBURG
Through interactive and engaging online technologies, students will expand their knowledge of global literacies, explore disciplinary literacy practices, develop critical literacies and advance their digital and media literacy competencies.
Expanding Knowledge of Global Literacies
Developing students’ global understanding of literacy as a tool for communication is essential to lifelong learning. We consider multiple perspectives; embrace diversity, equity, and advocacy; and make informed, evidence-based decisions as we engage students in professional learning.
Exploring Disciplinary Literacy Practices
Disciplinary literacies and instructional practices are used when reading complex texts. We address the development of academic knowledge and the use of academic vocabulary across disciplines through customized literacy strategies.
Developing Critical Literacy Pedagogies
Developing critical literacy pedagogies requires literate consumers and producers. We adopt critical and questioning approaches to reading and composing texts.
Advancing Media Literacy Competencies
Expertise in literacy leadership is developed in a spiraled approach. We embed media literacy in each course, and students develop competencies by applying various tools, engaging in video production and analysis, participating in synchronous and asynchronous facilitation, and using social networking and educational gaming as learning tools.
Developing Literacy Coaching Skills
Professional development of coaching skills includes specific content, demonstrations, assignments and activities relevant to school and out-of-school settings. Course objectives and instructional strategies support the development of leadership excellence in literacy coaching for public, private and online school systems and educational initiatives in business and industry.
Offering a Completely Online Instructional Experience
The Literacy Studies faculty are innovative leaders in online instructional practices. We advance students’ literacy knowledge within the digital age while using adaptable digital pedagogies and embodied literacy learning in online courses.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MASTER OF EDUCATION IN LEADERSHIP
Always refer to the Graduate Catalog for degree requirements. Students are urged to consult with the Education advisor to create the most beneficial set of courses.
QUESTIONS?
For questions about this program, contact Dr. Jenifer Jasinski Schneider at jschneid@usf.edu.