Literacy Minor

The Literacy Minor addresses instructional considerations and strategies related to developing reading and writing skills. The coursework focuses on elementary grades, is grounded in the Science of Teaching Reading, and includes English language acquisition and dyslexia. The Literacy Minor is required in the Education-Elementary Major and the Interdisciplinary Studies Major. This minor is available for students in any major.

Requirements for the Literacy Minor (15 Hours)

Literacy Coursework

EDRD 3307Essentials of Literacy Instruction

EDRD 3327Developing the Fluent Reader

EDRD 3337Developing the Strategic Reader

EDRD 3385Writing in Literacy-Rich Environments

and

EDRD 3347Differentiating Literacy Instruction

or

EDUC 3314Disciplinary Literacy

Total Credit Hours:15
NOTE: Education-Elementary Majors must complete the Literacy Minor requirements with EDRD 3347 Differentiating Literacy Instruction. All other majors complete the Minor with EDUC 3314 Disciplinary Literacy.