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Teacher Education Reading Strand (TED): Reading Courses in Elementary and Secondary Education

Program Description

UMUC offers reading courses in elementary education (four courses) and secondary education (two courses). These courses provide a thorough foundation in the theories, processes, and acquisition of reading needed for the teaching of reading to elementary and secondary students. The courses are available online and on a rotating basis in fall, spring, and summer semesters.

All reading courses have been approved by the Maryland State Department of Education to meet the state’s reading requirements for certification and recertification.

Overview

The reading courses for elementary education consist of 12 credit hours (four courses); the reading courses for secondary education consist of 6 credit hours (two courses). Each reading course earns 3 graduate-level credits. Students in the Alternative Teacher Preparation (Resident Teacher Certification) Program can apply all appropriate reading course credits toward obtaining initial teacher certification, per Maryland State Department of Education guidelines.

Reading Courses in Elementary Education Requirements

Initial Requirements

Admission to UMUC Graduate School

Program Rules

Elementary reading courses may be taken in any order.

Required Courses

  • EDRS 620 Processes and Acquisitions of Reading (3)
  • EDRS 625 Instruction of Reading (3)
  • EDRS 630 Assessment for Reading Instruction (3)
  • EDRS 635 Materials for Reading (3)

Reading Courses In Secondary Education Requirements

Initial Requirements

Admission to UMUC Graduate School

Program Rules

Secondary reading courses must be taken in order as shown unless waived through an approved transfer course.

Required Courses

Program Rules for the Elementary and Secondary Reading Course Strands

  1. Students may take reading courses as visiting students without entry or commitment to a program.
  2. Students in the Alternative Teacher Preparation Program can apply appropriate reading course credits toward obtaining initial teacher certification, per current Maryland State Department of Education regulations.