Language & Literacy Option

Language & Literacy Option

• Application Page
• Application Instructions
• Program Completion Directions (.pdf)

Graduate Adviser: Dr. Mira Pak

For teachers interested in learning about the ever-evolving world of literacy, this option explores current literacy theories and classroom practices relevant to the 21^st century literacy needs of today’s students. This program focuses on traditional literacies, multiple literacies, cultural and community literacies, and critical literacies. Teachers who have a passion for literacy and for supporting all students in becoming successful readers, writers, thinkers and speakers will find this program to be a great choice. Through clinical experiences in the Literacy Center on campus and experiences within actual classroom settings, CSUN students are involved in learning, assessing and creating literacy programs and experiences that engage and support all students. Two of the courses provide clinical settings for assessing and assisting children who have been identified as struggling readers in their schools.

The courses provided in this program also meet most of the requirements needed for the Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential and many students elect to complete the requirements for both their Master’s Degree and Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential simultaneously.

For more information about our MA program, please contact: eed@csun.edu or call 818.677.2621

For anyone wishing to obtain the Reading Specialist Credential, you will need to do all of the above plus:

• EPC 684 or EED 611
• SPED 671