Master of Education in Literacy Development & Instruction
Cleveland State University's Master of Education in Literacy Development & Instruction specialization meets the needs of teachers, clinicians, and others who provide literacy-related services to children or adults. The program also is of interest to those who wish to study reading and writing as language processes. Within this program, the acquisition and development of literate behaviors are viewed as inherent components of language learning in general, including second-language acquisition.
A wide range of available course offerings make this program attractive to individuals with diverse interests and career goals. Students may pursue concentrations leading to endorsement in Reading or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on an existing Ohio teaching license. There is a third concentration for non-school personnel with an interest in Adult Literacy.
Department of Teacher Education
Phone: 216.687.4600
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Program Requirements
- EDB 601 - Educational Research
- ETE 501 - Technology Strand
- Select one of the following courses:
- EDB 604 - Social Issues & Education
- EDB 606 - Philosophy of Education
- EDB 608 - School & Society In The American Past
- EDB 609 - Comparative & International Education
- One of the following courses must be selected in consultation with an academic advisor:
- EDC 501 - Child Development (not an option for Adult Literacy program)
- EDB 620 - Psychology of the Adolescent Learner (not an option for Adult Literacy program)
- EDB 628 - Psychology of Learning & Instruction
- ALD 605 - Adult Learning & Development Theories and Practice
- EDB 612 - Curriculum Theory & Instruction
Reading Endorsement
- EDL 502 - Foundations of Literacy: Theory & Practice
- EDL 503 - Assessment & Evaluation of Diverse Literacy Learners
- EDL 504 - Literacy Development for Diverse Literacy Learners
- EDL 695 - Seminar In Literacy Research
- Reading Elective
- Select one based on advisor approval (undergraduate coursework can not be used toward graduate degree):
- EDL 511 - Emergent Literacy or
- EDL 512 - Literature-Based Reading Methods For Children or
- EDL 513 - Literature-Based Reading Programs For Adolescents or
- EDL 505 - Content Area Literacy
- Elective
- Degree candidates must complete at least one credit from the following options:
- Independent study or
- TESOL course or
- Alternative option approved by advisor
NOTE: This credit is not required for candidates pursuing only the Reading Endorsement without a degree
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- EDC 500 - Diversity in Educational Settings
- EDL 506 - Second Language Learning & Pedagogy
- EDL 507 - TESOL Methods and Materials
- EDL 508 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers *
- EDL 509 - Assessment and Evaluation in the ESL/Bilingual Classroom
- EDL 510 - Pedagogical Grammar *
- EST 573 - Practicum in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages(TESOL)
NOTE: *A graduate-level linguistics course (3 credits minimum, selected with advisor) can be used in place of EDL 508 or EDL 510
Adult Literacy
- EDL 502 - Foundations of Literacy: Theory & Practice
- EDL 503 - Assessment & Evaluation of Diverse Literacy Learners
- EDL 504 - Literacy Development for Diverse Literacy Learners
- EDL 505 - Content Area Literacy
- EDL 514 - Adult Literacy
- EDL 695 - Seminar In Literacy Research
Students must complete one of the following exit requirements:
- EDL 695 - Seminar In Literacy Research (Reading and Adult Literacy Specialization) or
- Comprehensive Exam
- EST 698 - Master's Project or EST 699 - Thesis
Did You Know?
The median annual wage for adult literacy and high school equivalency diploma teachers was $53,630 in May 2018.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Outcomes
- The program designed for licensed teachers to gain further qualifications and skills for working with students to develop literacy skills.
- Non-licensed teachers can also benefit. There is plenty of demand in the U.S. and abroad for TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teachers and for adult literacy development.
- These are some of the local institutions that are hiring CSU grads: Cleveland Heights School District, Cleveland School District, Parma City Schools, Berlitz, PSI Solutions, and A+ Solutions.