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Reading
Reading offers graduate programs at the master's level. The programs in reading/literacy are based on a rationale that through wide reading, writing, discussion, and practice, teachers construct, then reflect and act upon their knowledge about learners, reading content and process, and contexts in
which teaching and learning occur. Student and faculty research is directed to the study of learners from birth to adult maturity. Research sites available to students include the Reading Clinic, and public as well as private schools.
Reading Licensure Endorsement
Endorsements are granted by the Colorado Department of Education upon the recommendation of the University of Northern Colorado Licensure Officer. Courses taken at other accredited institutions within the preceding 10 years may be accepted in lieu of courses taken at UNC. However, these courses will be assessed by the UNC Graduate Evaluator
before acceptance. Applicants should be prepared to present evidence of course appropriateness (e.g., a catalog and course syllabus) to address questions regarding the content, scope and/or focus of a course completed at another university.
Applicants must have an overall 3.0 GPA on the last 60 semester hours for full admission to this program. Applicants must complete a Reading Program application in addition to the Graduate School application.
Students wishing to obtain Colorado licensure in the Reading Specialist or Reading Teacher Endorsement area are required to pass proficiency examination(s). Students should contact the Licensure Officer- in McKee 216 for information.
Reading M.A.
The Reading/Literacy graduate programs prepare students to be inquiring practitioners who seek knowledge and experiences about reading/literacy processes and practices.
These evolving scholars are guided and encouraged to pursue knowledge, commit to inquiry, engage in problem solving related to reading/literacy processes and practices, and participate as leaders in reading/literacy related activities. The inquiring practitioners learn to use reading/literacy knowledge, practices, and processes to serve the changing technological, diversity, and reading/literacy education needs of dynamic local and global environments.
Admission. Applicants must have an overall 3.0 GPA on the last 60 semester hours for full admission to the Reading Program; must complete the Reading program Application and have three letters of recommendation sent to the Coordinator of the Reading Program in McKee Hall. Upon receiving formal notification of admission a student must meet with his/her assigned advisor to plan a program of study.
If applicant's GPA is below 3.0, the applicant may choose to submit a Graduate Record Exam (General Test) score to attain non-probationary admission to the Reading program.
The Reading program faculty recommend that an applicant have a total score that meets or exceeds 1350 on the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical subtests; and it is highly recommended that the Verbal score meets or exceeds 500.
There are several steps to the evaluation of the Reading Program as well as to the evaluation of the students enrolled in the Reading M.A. degree program. The evaluation process is ongoing. For admission into the Graduate School and admission into the Reading M.A. degree program a student must complete and submit specific documents (Graduate School application, Reading program application, three letters of reference and a resume) that Reading program faculty members review and evaluate. As a student takes courses, he/she completes a university generated course evaluation form and may be asked to complete an instructor developed evaluation form. When a student reaches the mid-point of taking the eleven reading courses (after five courses), the student and the student's advisor meet to complete a progress interview. The purpose of the interview is for the student to reflect upon his/her performance to date, as well as to make known his/her evaluation of the strengths and needs of the Reading program. At the conclusion of all the Reading M.A. degree coursework, a student completes a synthesis notebook and oral defense or completes a thesis. Following the successful completion of the synthesis notebook and oral defense or thesis defense, the student completes an exit survey evaluating all of the elements of the Reading program that the student has participated in and completed. Two years after graduating from the Reading program with a Master of Arts degree the student will be asked to complete another survey and to reflect on his/her overall program experience.
Program Objectives
The Master of Arts Degree program in Reading prepares a student to function more effectively as a classroom teacher; to direct reading programs, staff development and curriculum development at a school level and for many literacy related tasks.
Endorsement
By completing the Master of Arts degree in Reading students fulfill the requirements for institutional recommendation for endorsement as a K-12 Reading Teacher. Students seeking endorsement must provide evidence of two or more years of teaching experience in an accredited and/or established elementary, middle, or secondary school while holding a Type A or teaching license equivalent certificate before such recommendation is made. Students wishing to obtain Colorado licensure in reading are required to pass a State of Colorado administered proficiency examination PLACE-Reading. Students should contact the Licensure Officer in McKee for information.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Reading Specialist, Added Endorsement
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