Adult, Continuing, and Literacy Education Masters Program

Adult Literacy/Developmental Studies Cognate

The Adult Literacy cognate prepares students to teach developmental reading or writing to undergraduates, focusing on literacy theory, strategies for teaching, analysis/assessment of comprehension or composition, and strategies for second language learners. The content of the program addresses the foundations of the field and, building on the prior experiences and skills of the learner, provides a general background in both theoretical and instrumental knowledge. To assist the student in the development of an appropriate sequence of courses, an advisor will be appointed upon admission to the program.