Better readers are more successful in school and life. Based on the standards of the International Reading Association, Walden’s M.S. in Education with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy provides the specific skills that K–6 classroom professionals need to increase their students’ reading skills and chances of success in life.

 

Completion Requirements

• 30 total semester credit hours
• Program Portfolio

Estimated time to completion: 17 to 20 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call Lorena Larios at 866-492-5336 ext. 4227.

 

Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: October 27. Admission policies vary by program. Call Lorena Larios at 866-492-5336 ext. 4227 or apply now.

Meritas faculty: You must complete a specialized enrollment process that includes receiving prior approval from your administrator before applying to one of our programs.

 

This program’s courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence.

 

Curriculum

 

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
EDUC 6912	Foundations of Reading and Literacy	3
EDUC 6913	Supporting the Struggling Reader	3
EDUC 6929	Including Students with Special Needs: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment	3
EDUC 6610	Teacher as Professional	3
EDUC 6640	Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment	3
EDUC 6650	Enhancing Learning Through Linguistic and Cultural Diversity	3
EDUC 6642	Strategies for Literacy Instruction, Part I	3
EDUC 6653	Introduction to Educational Research	3
EDUC 6643	Strategies for Literacy Instruction, Part II	3
EDUC 6657	Creating an Effective Classroom Learning Environment	3

 

Course Descriptions