Accelerated Elementary Reading and Literacy (Grades P–6) - MS in Education

Designed by national experts in the field, through their coursework educators explore current research and practical strategies that can help them increase the achievement of all students, including linguistically, culturally, and academically diverse learners. This specialization addresses teaching digital literacy, managing classroom literacy programs, and effectively engaging students to promote lifelong literacy.

Note: This program does not lead to an endorsement, certification, or licensure. Walden makes no representation, warranty, guarantee, or commitment that successful completion of this program or coursework for graduate credit within this program will permit a graduate to obtain state certification or licensure.

The graduate degree program and coursework within the program in which you are enrolling may be accepted by many states toward upgrading or renewing a license or obtaining a salary increase (depending on state or district policy). Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement. Walden enrollment specialists can provide guidance on program requirements; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with all state and school district requirements.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program, educator professionals will be able to:

Apply research-based instructional practices to help students in Grades PK–6 achieve Common Core State Standards and other state standards.
Evaluate reading and literacy development of all students in Grades PK–6 including linguistically, culturally, and academically diverse learners.
Apply literacy assessment data appropriately to inform reading and literacy instruction in Grades PK–6.

Degree Requirements

30 total semester credits

Course Sequence

The recommended course sequence is as follows:

Course	Credits
EDUC 6610 - Teacher as Professional♦	3 sem. cr.
EDUC 6602 - Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Accelerating)♦	3 sem. cr.
READ 6705 - Reading and Literacy Today♦	3 sem. cr.
EDUC 6616 - Enhancing Learning for Diverse Populations (Accelerating)♦	3 sem. cr.
READ 6706 - Literacy Development P–3♦	3 sem. cr.
EDUC 6604 - Creating an Effective Classroom Learning Environment (Accelerating)♦	3 sem. cr.
READ 6727 - Reading and Literacy Growth, Grades 4–6 (Accelerating)♦	3 sem. cr.
READ 6709 - Literacy in Academically Diverse Classrooms♦	3 sem. cr.
READ 6718 - Literacy in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms (Accelerating)♦	3 sem. cr.
EDUC 6733 - Action Research for Educators♦	3 sem. cr.

Note on Teacher Licensure or Certification

This program does not lead to teacher licensure or certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.