?Our goal is to prepare highly-qualified teachers of reading who can critique and synthesize reading theory, apply diagnostic assessments, and incorporate instructional practices into curricular programs to enrich K-12 children?s educational outcomes.

Program Outcomes

Program prepares educators to work with struggling readers, adolescent learners, and special needs students, to respond to urban literacy issues, and to use various digital technologies to better engage today's students. Graduates are prepared to take on leadership roles and positions in the area of reading education in their communities and school districts.