Literacy Specialization Component for
M.A.E. in Middle Grades or Secondary Education

The Specialization Component for the MAE in Secondary Education requires 18 hours; the Middle Grades Specialization Component requires 14-21. The Specialization allows students considerable flexibility in choosing their course work. The courses in this area will be selected by the candidate based on individual needs, content areas and/or areas of professional growth. The following pre-approved courses are available in an online or independent learning delivery format:

LTCY 518	Literacy, Learning and Technology	Survey of use of technology to promote the development of reading, writing, and teaching and learning via electronic formats. Topics include integration of technology into literacy instruction that supports diverse literacy learners and designing appropriate reading and language arts technology-based projects for literacy learners.
LTCY 519	Foundations of Reading Instruction	Analysis of the reading process with emphasis on the psychological and physiological foundations of the reading act.
LTCY 523	Diagnostic Reading Procedures	Emphasizes practical methods of reading appraisal, diagnostic procedures, and materials essential for developing teaching strategies in reading instruction.
LTCY 524	Content Area Literacy	Reading and study skills strategies and techniques to increase student achievement in content-area classes.
LTCY 528	Literacy Research Methods and Evaluation	Investigation and critical analysis of literacy research and theory, and completion of literacy related-research project.
LTCY 624	Seminar in Literacy Issues & Trends	Study of literacy research focusing on issues and trends within the discipline of literacy education. Course may be repeated on different topics up to 2 times for a maximum of 9 hours.

*Other courses may be selected with permission of advisor, teacher certification officer and the Graduate School & Research.

Students may also elect to take advisor approved courses from the following areas:Academic disciplines related to P-12 common core standards; CEBS content courses in exceptional education, interdisciplinary early childhood education, library media education, literacy, or psychology; approved endorsements (e.g., English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented Education, Environmental Education, Instructional Computer Technology); and courses identified as prerequisites for Instructional Leader programs. For additional information on online course availability within these areas, students will need to refer to the Schedule of Classes or contact the department where the course originates.

Students may also incorporate course work from any of the following online endorsements for specialization electives:  Gifted and Talented Teaching Endorsement, Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement, or other approved endorsements.

For additional information:

Program Contact: Dr. Rebecca Stobaugh
Email: rebecca.stobaugh@wku.edu
Phone: (270) 745-4497
Visit Us Online:
Middle Grades: http://www.wku.edu/ste/mged/mae_mge_advising_sheet.pdf
Secondary Education: http://www.wku.edu/ste/seced/mae_seced_advising_sheet.pdf
Download our booklet at http://www.wku.edu/online/documents/maetl.pdf.