An examination of the history of the school curriculum, the fundamentals of curriculum design, and methods of implementation for literacy.

A survey of the historical and theoretical development of literacy education and expectations for becoming an effective literacy teacher.

An investigation of literature and effective literacy strategies for the elementary classroom.

A review of adolescent literature and effective literacy strategies for learners in grades 7-12.

Administration and analysis of individual and group assessments and strategies for supervising literacy programs and communicating student progress.

A study of historical and contemporary issues in education. Students explore the social and academic goals of education, the current conditions of the nationÕs educational system, the teaching profession and the future of American education.

Mastering the systematic and rigorous process of posing a focused question, developing a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, collecting and analyzing relevant data and drawing conclusions.

A study of the issues and approaches to educating a culturally and linguistically diverse population and those with learning difficulties.

A study of legal issues, professional ethics, and moral philosophy with applications to the field of education.

A review and critical analysis of current educational research focused on a specific question. Students complete the capstone project.