Literacy Studies is essential to learning, multidimensional in nature, and influenced by linguistic, psychological, and sociocultural factors. We prepare and support teachers and researchers to better understand pressing literacy issues and to meet the literacy needs of every student. Students in our program develop knowledge in the areas of teaching reading, writing, spelling and vocabulary development.
Literacy Studies
Our students come to know the foundational elements of Literacy Studies, the Common Core State Standards, how to match assessment to instruction, and how to successfully work with students from a variety socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
Literacy Studies Degrees
Reading Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed. (Online)
In this program, you have the opportunity to develop knowledge in the areas of teaching reading, writing, spelling and vocabulary development. As a graduate, you'll be eligible to earn the Nevada Reading Specialist Endorsement.
Ph.D. in Education: Literacy Studies
In the Literacy Studies strand of the Ph.D. program, students develop a rich foundation of literacy theory and research. Students are prepared to investigate essential and compelling issues in literacy studies.
Reading Specialist Endorsement Certificate Online
Our Reading Specialist Certificate program is a fully online, asynchronous, 16-credit program designed to boost your professional knowledge about reading instruction. It is for practicing teachers who already have a Master’s degree, or who are in the process of earning one.
Program Faculty
Interim Chair of the Department of Educator Preparation, Professor of Literacy Studies and Graduate Program Director
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