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Prerequisites: Admission to Graduate School
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the development and use of criteria in selecting
and analyzing the pictorial and verbal statements of both print and
non-print materials for use in literacy development. Both in-class and
out-of-class opportunities provide in-depth exposure to literary genre,
teaching strategies ,alternative materials, and media. Individual
projects relate to students’ interest and staff-development projects
and programs.

EDUC 646 DIAGNOSTIC, CORRECTIVE AND REMEDIAL READING
Prerequisites: EDUC 544, EDUC 545
Credits: 3
This course focuses on intervention, diagnosis , correction and
remediation of reading difficulties of learners K-12. Corrective and
remedial procedures emphasize diagnostic/ prescriptive approaches
to reading instruction for individuals. Multi-sensory and special
approaches to reading instruction are examined. The role of the
reading specialist/ coach as a resource person in meeting the needs of
students and professionals is explored and practical experience is
provided. Experience is given in uses of the computer in diagnosis and
prescriptive instruction and in development of management systems
in reading programs.

EDUC 647 CURRENT ISSUES IN READING
Prerequisites: EDUC 646
Credits: 3
Emphasis in this course is on critical examination of major issues in
reading and reading education. Candidates are required to read
broadly in the literature of reading education and related issues.
Discussion of issues and examination of the reading specialist/coach’s
leadership role in staff-development are emphasized in the class.

EDUC 648
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
The major purpose of this course is to sensitize students to the
importance of and need for implementation of reading instruction in

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