THE MASTER OF ARTS IN LITERACY AND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
The masters degree program in literacy instruction is designed for
competent and dedicated teachers in K-12 classrooms who:
recognize the significance of language learning for children,
adolescents and adults
Are
interested in the role of reading, writing, speaking, and listening in
teaching and learning
desire to learn more about the processes that help students achieve high
levels of competence in language and literature as it impacts instruction in the processes
of reading, listening, writing and speaking
are interested in the social, psychological, and cultural foundations of
literacy.
Teachers skilled and confident in the methods of language
instruction and research, as well as methods for assessing learning, are well-positioned
to have a voice in the on-going development of language and literacy curriculum, policy
and practice. This program provides a balance of theory, research, and practice
toward developing literacy leaders at the school and district levels. as
well as for government,
business, and private settings where literacy is a primary concern.