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Aug 15, 2025
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University Catalog 2025-2026
Foundations of Education, Literacy Learning and Teaching K-12, M.Ed.
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MEd in Foundations of Education: Literacy Learning and Teaching, K-12
Location: AU New England
Credits for Degree: 33 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Low-Residency
Standard time to completion: 28 months
Program Overview
Educators in the Literacy Learning and Teaching, K-12 program examine historical and current theories of reading acquisition and instruction, methods of reading assessment, and evidence-based practices in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Educators learn the Science of Reading framework and discuss its influence on state legislations and school curricula.
This program can be completed in 5-7 semesters with fully online and low residency options available. Students typically take 3-6 credits per term.
Required for admission:
- Completion of the Ohio Reading Endorsement courses (listed below) through Coalition for the Common Good approved institution (Otterbein or Antioch) (12 credits, plus 50 clinical hours).
- Current Ohio teacher licensure. Expired Ohio Teaching License may be considered with permission of the Executive Director, School of Education.
Ohio Reading Endorsement Courses:
EDUC-6640: Reading Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-6650: Research-based Reading and Writing PK-3
EDUC-6660: Research-based Reading and Writing grades 4-12
EDUC-6670: Advanced Clinical Practicum or EDUC 5390: Specialized Systematic Instruction for K-12 Reading
Current Tuition and Fees
University Tuition and Fees
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Plan of Study
To earn the MEd in Foundations of Education: Literacy Learning and Teaching, K-12 entering students apply 12 credits completed in the Ohio Reading Endorsement program at a Coalition for the Common Good approved institution (Otterbein or Antioch), then they must successfully complete 21 credits as outlined below: Core Courses- Pathway Options (15 semester credits)
Complete one of the following pathway options: Practice Pathway
If pursuing the Practice Pathway take the following (15 semester credits): Practicum Courses - 9 semester credits
EDR-6200 Practicum: Equity & Change (3 semester credits)
EDR-6920 Practicum: Child Study (3 semester credits)
EDR-6940 Practicum: Curriculum (3 semester credits) Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) Core Courses - 6 semester credits
EDT-5455 Educational Philosophy, Curriculum, and Social Justice (3 semester credits)
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EDT-5456 Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy (3 semester credits)
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EDT-6265 Human Development and Effective Pedagogy (3 semester credits)
OR
EDT-5360 Childhood and Nature (3 semester credits) Research Pathway
If pursuing the Research Pathway take the following (15 semester credits) Research Courses - 6 semester credits
EDR-6400 Foundations of Research (3 semester credits)
EDR-6401 Research Capstone (3 semester credits) Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) Core Courses - Students must select 9 semester credits from the following courses:
EDT-5455 Educational Philosophy, Curriculum, and Social Justice (3 semester credits)
EDT-5456 Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy (3 semester credits)
EDT-6265 Human Development and Effective Pedagogy (3 semester credits)
EDT-5360 Childhood and Nature (3 semester credits) Elective Courses (6 semester credits)
Students must take 6 additional elective credits. Classes should be chosen in accordance with students’ advising plans which are developed by students and their advisers. Courses may be chosen from any Education Department, Campus, or University course (with appropriate permissions for courses outside the AUNE Education Department) or through Supervised Independent Study when deemed appropriate by the student and adviser. |
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