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 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 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.

Program Faculty

Literacy
Abbie Olszewski
Abbie Olszewski, PhD, CCC-SLP
Associate Professor in Literacy Studies
(775) 682-7872
WRB 3056
1419
Literacy
Julie Pennington
Julie Pennington, Ph.D.
Professor of Literacy Studies, Graduate Program Director
(775) 682-7871
WRB 3060
1419
Literacy
Rachel Salas
Rachel Salas, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Literacy Studies
(775) 682-7872
WRB 3059
1419
Literacy
Dianna Townsend
Dianna Townsend, Ed.D.
Professor of Literacy Studies
(775) 682-7866
WRB 3058
1419

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