Advanced Literacy Instruction
This program is available at all five Concordia locations (check with a local admissions counselor for details on programs in your city). It prepares teachers for literacy instruction at early childhood, elementary, middle school or high school levels.
Students completing this specialization will also be eligible to take the TExES Reading Specialist exam #151, which will result in certification as a Reading Specialist. This test is available both on and off-campus. A 16-week case study is required.
Graduate students selecting this specialization:
- Enhance personal proficiency as leaders and resource persons in literacy education.
- Prepare for literacy instruction at early childhood, middle, and high school levels.
- Strengthen teaching of reading and writing across the curriculum.
- Expand knowledge of children's and adolescent literature.
- Learn to diagnose and remediate difficulties in reading and writing.
- Prepare for certification as a Reading Specialist.
Core Courses - 18 Credit Hours
MED 5300 Introduction to the Educational Process
MED 5301 Teacher Effectiveness and Communication Techniques
MED 5302 Learning Theory and Instructional Design
MED 5303 Curriculum Design and Practice
MED 5304 The Teacher as Instructional Leader
MED 5305 The Classroom Teacher as Researcher
MED 5306 Ethics and the Teacher in Society
MED 5307 Educational Internship
Advanced Literacy Instruction - 18 Credit Hours
LTC 5330 Language Acquisition and Emergent Literacy
LTC 5331 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
LTC 5333 Literature and Literacy
LTC 5338 Reading & Literacy Programs
LTC 5339 Evaluation & Diagnosis of Literacy Needs (Prerequisite: LTC 5330, LTC 5331)
LTC 5336 Literacy Improvement Remediation Practicum (Prerequisites: LTC 5330, LTC 5331, LTC 5338, LTC 5339, MED 5305) OR
LTC 5337 Independent Study in Literacy Instruction
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Senior, Biology/Pre-Med
The experiences I've had have pushed me to integrate my Christian beliefs into all aspects of my life. This integration has strengthened my faith and developed me into a Christian leader.
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Steven Dayton
Senior, Biology/Pre-Med
My hometown is Houston, Texas.
As if my academics don’t keep me busy enough, I thought I would fill my spare time with some extracurricular activities at CTX, including Resident Assistant, Academic Coach for Science and Math, and aspiring parish organist.
The highlight of my time at CTX was definitely presenting the results of our Senior Biological Research Project at a Texas Academy of Science Meeting!
I think CTX is unique because the interpersonal relationships that students form with professors. The faculty and staff genuinely care about you as a person.
The professor that impacted me the most was Dr. Stevenson (chemistry) because he has encouraged me to take ownership of my education and perform at my best.
My advice to incoming students is to be prepared to "hit the ground running" on your first day here.
The experiences that I have had in my classes have pushed me to integrate my Christian beliefs into all aspects of my life. This integration has strengthened my faith throughout my experience at Concordia and developed me into a Christian Leader.
Bethany Winkenweder
Fort Worth Center, Non-Traditional Admissions Counselor
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Bethany Winkenweder
Education: B.S. in Development and Family Studies from the University of North Texas
Hometown: I live in Fort Worth, Texas. I was born in Chicago and have lived in Texas for close to 13 years.
I enjoy going to work every morning because of the people I work with. The Fort Worth center is like family to me. They are great work with!
If I won the lottery, the first thing I would buy is clothes. I love shopping.
I believe in the Accelerated Degree Program because it’s a program that works. The ADP program is an opportunity that works for students today. It offers a chance to earn a degree while still having time for work and family.
The mission of Concordia University Texas is to develop Christian leaders. I see this happening within the faculty, staff, and students. Concordia University offers a learning environment with teachers and peers who are like-minded. Concordia offers a chance to grow in your faith as you earn a degree.