Reading Minor, System

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Lonell Moeller, Head
College of Education and Counseling
Wenona 107
605-688-4378
e-mail: lonell.moeller@sdstate.edu

The purpose of this System-Wide Initiative minor is to provide additional study for undergraduate students in the preparation of teaching reading. It supports a continuum of preparation in reading from the undergraduate to graduate level and continuing professional development. Graduate preparation for K-12 practicing teachers can be obtained through the Reading Specialist Degree offered by SDSU graduate courses. The South Dakota Department of Education conducts reading initiatives for practicing K-12 teachers.

Required Courses in the Minor (must select 13-14 credit hours):

This minor requires a total of 18-19 credit hours consisting of a combination of 13-14 credit hours of the following required courses and 3-9 credit hours of electives listed below.

ELED 450, K-8 Reading Methods Course (Distance from BHSU or DSU) Credits: 2-3

EDFN 462-562 - Teaching Language Arts for English as Second Language Across the Curriculum Credits: 3
ENGL 240 - Juvenile Literature Credits: 3
SEED 450 - 7-12 Teaching Reading in Content Area (COM) Credits: 2

Choose one from the following:

DCOM 212 - Language Development Credits: 3
EDFN 458-558 - Literacy Assessment and Remediation Credits: 3

Elective Courses in the Minor (must select 3-9 credit hours):

DCOM 212 - Language Development Credits: 3
EDFN 452-552 - Foundations of Reading Credits: 3
EDFN 492-592 - Topics (COM) Credits: (1-3)
EPSY 442-542 - Serving Students with Learning Disabilities Credits: 3