--- title: Reading date: 2022-04-06T16:14:00-05:00 author: Click Rain Inc canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/master-of-education/reading" section: Pages --- [ Back to Programs](/academics/programs)# Reading The Reading track consists of 11 courses in a 30-semester-hour program. This track will prepare you to be a strong leader in reading development. You will learn to evaluate and address literacy development and instruction in a school. You will also gain experience in developing instructional strategies for an elementary literacy program. *Note: This track meets the Master's degree requirement for a master educator license in the state of Iowa and leads to a reading endorsement.* [Request Info ](#request) ![Female teacher smiles](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-10-19_000296_2024-06-24-135837_wvow.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=a96abc90&v=586118b9e6d6a06029f7b9dc8cde08f404b0b9709608748f0616669cf73d1399) ![]() ![]()## On This Page - [Program Overview](#toc92284) - [Program Details](#toc92323) - [Free Download: 6 Pillars of the Science of Reading](#toc1445864) - [Faculty](#toc92466) - [Staff](#toc799448) ## Program Overview The program provides practical, hands-on learning experiences in teaching and leading in a distinctively Christian manner. Coursework focuses on specific strategies for assessing and addressing literacy development and instruction in a school. Courses and field hours provide experience in developing instructional strategies for an elementary literacy program. Additional focus is on working with professionals and parents to maximize literacy development opportunities for children. ## Program Details ### Duration & Schedule Courses offered in 15-week semesters and 8-week summer terms. Students may start the program during any term. Most M.Ed. students choose a two or three year plan of study during which they continue to work as a full-time educator. Contact us at [m\_ed@dordt.edu](mailto:m_ed@dordt.edu?subject=M.Ed.%20Question) for a plan that fits your pace and starting point! ### Courses ##### M.Ed. Courses In Reading (30 credits) - EDUC 501 - Issues in Education (3 credits) - EDUC 505 - Foundations of Special Education (3 credits) - EDUC 511 - Assessment of Learning Difficulties (3 credits) - EDUC 513 - Instructional Decisions (3 credits) - EDUC 520 - Foundations of Structured Literacy (3 credits) - EDUC 521 - Children's Literature (1.5 credits) - EDUC 522 - Interventions for Reading Difficulties (3 credits) - EDUC 524 - Content Area Literacy (1.5 credits) - EDUC 525 - Language Comprehension (1.5 credits) - EDUC 526 - Decoding and Orthography (3 credits) - EDUC 528 - Student Teaching Internship - Developmental Reading (1.5 credits) - SPED 613 - Experimental Design & Interpretation of Data (3 credits) ## Free Download: 6 Pillars of the Science of Reading Helping students become confident, capable readers is a rewarding aspect of teaching. Submit your information below for our **free guide** on tips and tricks for implementing the **6 Pillars of the Science of Reading** in your classroom. Loading... [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b476995b643eb.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ec1f190b&v=30d5521e3aa27c9d7eb3944377807ae0ad552c4c9000c22e5c7562b01692cd1d) ### Dave Mulder Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/david-mulder) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815aeb8551684202.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=e4248ec6&v=78525fdce44030fddc146d02b03599523e7b6aee82644f3e597fa45b9f39ee39) ### Pat Kornelis Teaching for Transformation School Designer & CoachMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/pat-kornelis) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158bf38ae0055cf.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=91395f92&v=f53200d7f60ef81d23db3fc2baff376bbebe330e38417fab2cb9dbbab7085908) ### Josh Bowar Director of CACE School RelationsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/josh-bowar) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DJI_0618-5.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=e81ed593&v=7412807ea643f5ec3881fc8f5ed64990e500f496177ba19977348bb37021c206) ### Shawna Hudson Assistant AdjunctMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/shawna-hudson) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b834c15b6457b.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=8006949c&v=195256435bf26b2e4cfbd7937afe8544e5a2671930ba1f5fc621f681de2bf884) ### Mary Beth Pollema Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/mary-beth-pollema) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c48a3a216f8aa.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=6331921f&v=47253f40bd66fcfa24c18be6bb7b390971f9d7a3031961a59b3de3a6966e4b30) ### Kathleen VanTol Professor of Education & Director of Master of Special EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/kathleen-vantol) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b14eabac9f04f.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=eb48309c&v=9eb2b80a1b4f585ff1dcc8b0504007e8b37b272b3f73401f3ee3dcca67de2630) ### Gwen Marra Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/gwen-marra) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8162f66e6b00558c.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=f0438b39&v=0c97112f178dbeccad30dc72d33d0d2a09acd699a256c9584d59fcebca087aef) ### Trista Logan Assistant Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/trista-logan) [ ![Photo of young man smiling outside](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/20250822-_DSC6189.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=9c578929&v=9e8c753dea1b8398a3b5b5dcb60ec89a0a979d4b266ef6f360d79964662efc10) ### Evin Dickerson Director of Graduate AdmissionsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/evin-dickerson) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b329842a05c69.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=5482944e&v=e0475984b91bd5eb026bf82f5de7f1c27e0dff482b0eaf803b1e4a6cef577bad) ### Ashley Mingo Graduate Studies Academic AdvisorMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/ashley-mingo) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815879e1caacd942.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=783e4b7e&v=9c5246579c99a87b5849d68a8f8633ad58ec4d54480f5cb4b2f48e616c9dc6f4) ### Taylor Droog Grants Management SpecialistMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/taylor-anema) ## Connect with us Submit your information to request more information about Dordt and this program. 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