Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education

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Kristin Gehsmann, Chair, 204-A Speight Building

The mission of the graduate programs in the Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education is to develop teachers’ competencies in the areas of curriculum and instruction and reading/literacy education. Departmental faculty members are committed to providing comprehensive, research-based programs that prepare teachers who are reflective practitioners, competent researchers, and leaders in their fields of study.

The Department offers the master of arts in education (MAEd)  in curriculum and instruction with specific concentrations for those holding an undergraduate degree and a teaching license in their field. Students acquire instructional processes and tools that prepare departmental, school, or district teacher leaders in their chosen field. Current concentrations include English education (ENED) with eligibility for 9-12 English education advanced licensure, and history/social studies education (HIED) with eligibility for 9-12 social studies advanced licensure.

The Department also offers an online master of arts in education (MAEd) in reading, which prepares teachers to become reading/literacy specialists who are able to support K-12 students’ reading and literacy education and serve as leaders in the literacy profession.  Students acquire advanced competencies in foundational knowledge, curriculum and instruction, assessment and evaluation, diversity and equity, the literacy environment, leadership, and practicum experiences.  With a valid North Carolina initial teaching license, candidates who successfully complete this program are eligible to apply for advanced K-12 reading licensure.

The Department also supports the master of arts in teaching (MAT)  in English education and the master of arts in teaching, MAT  in history education. Each is offered for individuals who possess an undergraduate degree, but who do not hold an initial teaching license. Successful completion of the MAT leads to initial teaching licensure.

Programs

• Curriculum and Instruction, MAEd
• Reading Education, MAEd

Courses

• ENED 6024 - MAT Internship
• ENED 6165 - Special Topics Seminar in Secondary Literature Study
• ENED 6400 - Teaching Multilingual Students in Secondary English and Middle Grades Language Arts Classrooms
• ENED 6500 - Literature Study in the Middle Grades
• ENED 6510 - Recent Trends in English Education
• ENED 6511 - Directed Research Project
• ENED 6600 - Teaching English Studies in the High School
• ENED 6630 - Studies in the Process of Composition
• ENED 6967 - Literature Study in the Secondary School

• HIED 6024 - MAT Internship
• HIED 6500 - Teaching Civics and Economics in the Secondary Classroom
• HIED 6510 - Issues and Topics in Social Studies Education
• HIED 6600 - Teaching History in the High Schools

• READ 5312 - Improvement of Reading Instruction
• READ 5313 - Reading Remediation and Practicum
• READ 6101 - Learning to Read: From Novice to Expert
• READ 6102 - Literacy Development and Instruction K-5
• READ 6103 - Literacy Development and Instruction 6-12
• READ 6104 - Assessment and Evaluation in Literacy Education
• READ 6106 - Using Literacy Assessment for Instructional Intervention
• READ 6107 - Literacy Leadership and Coaching
• READ 6403 - Selected Topics in Reading Education
• READ 6405 - Investigations in the Teaching of Reading
• READ 6406 - Preliminary Investigations in Literacy Education
• READ 6407 - Investigations in Literacy Education
• READ 6415 - Problems in Reading Methodology
• READ 6416 - Problems in Reading Methodology
• READ 6417 - Problems in Reading Methodology
• READ 6418 - Reading: The Learning Bases
• READ 6419 - Foundations of Reading
• READ 6421 - Clinical Procedures in the Identification and Evaluation of Reading Disabilities
• READ 6422 - Remediation of Reading Disabilities
• READ 6430 - Organization and Management of Reading Programs
• READ 6431 - The Teaching of Basic Reading Skills to Adults
• READ 6432 - Internship in the Teaching of Reading to Adults
• READ 7000 - Thesis
• READ 7001 - Thesis: Summer Research
• READ 7423 - Reading Materials: Selection, Development, and Use
• READ 7445 - Reading Comprehension, Theory, and Practice

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