Multicultural Literature (MEd)
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Curriculum
Prerequisites
Most prerequisites are met by obtaining a valid teaching certificate or license. Graduate candidates must have (or be in the process of completing) a valid teaching certificate or license.
EDEL 314: Teaching Reading in the Elementary School OR EDRE 569: Phonics and Foundations of Literacy............ 3cr.Core Requirements
The following 9 hours of core courses are required for the MEd:
EDFD 500: History and Philosophy of American Education............ 3cr.
EDFD 505: Organization of Education Systems in the United States............ 3cr.
EDFD 507: Educational Research............ 2cr.
EDFD 508: Educational Research Paper............ 1cr.
Concentration Requirements
The following 21 hours of courses are required for the multicultural literature concentration:
EDCH 501: Advanced Children's Literature *............ 3cr.
EDCH 505: Storytelling as a Cultural Craft............ 3cr.
EDCH 515: Adolescent Literature............ 3cr.
EDCH 520: Multicultural Literature *............ 3cr.
EDCH 528: Current Topics in Children's Literature............ 3cr.
EDEL 652: Culturally Responsive Teaching............ 3cr.
Choice of a literature course offered by the English Department............ 3cr.
* Required course for program
** EDCH 524 Children's Literature for Early Childhood and EDCH 526 Children's Literature for Middle Grades may be substituted in the program with written permission from the director of the program director.
Students completing their studies for the MEd in multicultural literature for children must pass a comprehensive examination and must be able to write knowledgeably on the following areas: Children's literature (in general), multicultural literature for children, storytelling as both a genre and a craft, the impact of multicultural literature on the elementary curriculum, adolescent literature as it impacts a global society, and analysis of appropriate literature for children.
All requirements are subject to change.
Ohio Reading Endorsement K-12
Professionals holding a valid Ohio teaching certificate or licensure of any type who wish to complete requirements for certification as a reading teacher K-12, which is an endorsement to the teaching certificate or licensure, must complete the following coursework or have completed it in previous undergraduate or graduate study:
EDRE 269/569: Foundations of Literacy............ 3cr.
EDRE 471/671: Content Area Literacy............ 3cr.
EDRE 472/672: Theories of Reading............ 3cr.
EDRE 478/678: Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties............ 3cr.
EDRE 479/679: Practicum in Reading............ 3cr.
Electives
The remaining six credit hours may be chosen from the following:
EDCH 501: Advanced Children's Literature............ 3cr.
EDCH 505: Storytelling as a Cultural Craft............ 3cr.
EDCH 515: Adolescent Literature............ 3cr.
EDCH 520: Multicultural Literature............ 3cr.
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Request InformationMEd in Multicultural Literature Curriculum
Students completing the Master of Education in Multicultural Literature take a comprehensive exam and must be able to write knowledgeably about children's literature, multicultural literature for children, storytelling as genre, the impact of multicultural literature on the elementary curriculum, adolescent literature as it impacts a global society, and analysis of developmentally and culturally appropriate literature for children.
Reading Endorsement for Educators
Licensed teachers who are completing the Master of Education in Multicultural Literature can pursue the Ohio Reading Endorsement separately or as part of their degree program. Those desiring a reading endorsement from the State of Ohio also complete 50 hours of field work.
Summer Reading Camp
Xavier has a robust Summer Reading Practicum that began over 35 years ago. This in-demand summer program is designed as part of the coursework for the MEd in Reading for teachers who want to become master teachers in the curricular area of reading education.