Reading (RDG)

A grade of C or better is required for prerequisite courses. 

RDG 099  Developmental Reading Skills  (3 V)  

As Needed.
Students will apply strategies for improving comprehension, developing vocabulary, and increasing rate for reading college textbooks.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

RDG 355  Linguistics for Educators  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Focus on linguistics, the study of the English language, particularly the subtopics of phonology, orthography, morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

RDG 360  Practicum  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Work with small groups and individual pupils in the public school preparing materials and lessons under the supervision of a reading teacher. Applies to both elementary and secondary schools depending upon the instructor's assignment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

RDG 410  Foundations of Teaching Reading I  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Centers on core principles and concepts of reading instruction, emphasizing phonological awareness, phonics, and fluency. Requires 20 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites: RDG 355.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Requires admission to the School of Education.

RDG 411  Teaching Writing  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Explores pedagogical strategies for writing instruction in K-6 classrooms. Requires 20 hrs. fieldwork.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Admission to the School of Education required. Successful completion of RDG 355 and RDG 410 strongly recommended.

RDG 412  Foundations of Teaching Reading II  3(3-0)  

As Needed, Spring.
Centers on core principles and concepts of reading instruction, emphasizing vocabulary, comprehension, and the reading-writing connection. Requires 20 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites: RDG 355 and RDG 410.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Requires admission to the School of Education.

RDG 435  Disciplinary Literacy  4(3-2)  

As Needed.
Focuses on skills and strategies to help students read, write, speak, listen, and view as a professional within their discipline area. 60 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education.

RDG 440  Introduction to SPED Literacy Instruction  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Employs evidence-based methodologies in literacy instruction, encompassing the five essential components of literacy, writing, and effective instructional practices.
Prerequisites: RDG 355.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Requires admission to the School of Education.

RDG 450  Intro to SPED Literacy Assessment & Intervention  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Examines specialized assessment techniques for evaluating reading and writing and providing intervention in special education contexts.
Prerequisites: RDG 440.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Requires admission to the School of Education.

RDG 491  Special Topics  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Special topics.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (30).

RDG 495  Independent Study  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Individual projects and problem-solving experiences designed to meet students' special needs. With instructor's permission, certain program requirements may be completed through independent study.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (30).

RDG 501  Graduate Topics in Reading  0.5-3(0.5-3-0)  

As Needed.
Graduate topics in reading. Each has a subtitle; no subtitle may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Counts for M.Ed. credit with approval of Program Director. Repeatable (99).

RDG 510  Advanced Teaching of Reading I  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Centers on advanced principles and concepts of reading instruction, emphasizing phonological awareness, phonics, and fluency. Requires field experience or own classroom.
Prerequisites: RDG 355 or RDG 555.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Requires admission to the School of Education.

RDG 511  Advanced Teaching of Writing  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Examines advanced pedagogical strategies for enhancing writing instruction in K-6 classrooms. Requires field experience or own classroom.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Admission to the School of Education required. Successful completion of RDG 555 and RDG 510 strongly recommended.

RDG 512  Advanced Teaching Reading II  3(3-0)  

As Needed, Spring.
Centers on advanced principles and concepts of reading instruction, emphasizing vocabulary, comprehension, and the reading-writing connection. Requires field experience or own classroom.
Prerequisites: RDG 555 and RDG 510.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Requires admission to the School of Education.

RDG 535  Advanced Disciplinary Literacy  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Focuses on advanced skills and strategies to help students read, write, speak, listen, and view as a professional within their discipline area. Field experience required.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education or graduate status.

RDG 540  SPED Literacy Instruction  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Employs evidence-based methodologies in advanced literacy instruction, addressing the five essential components of literacy, writing, and effective instructional practices.
Prerequisites: RDG 555.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Requires admission to the School of Education.

RDG 550  SPED Literacy Assessment & Intervention  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Examines advanced and specialized assessment techniques for evaluating reading and writing and providing intervention in special education contexts.
Prerequisites: RDG 540.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Requires admission to the School of Education.

RDG 555  Advanced Linguistics for Educators  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Focus on linguistics, the study of the English language, particularly the subtopics of phonology, orthography, morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Admission to School of Education. Graduate standing.

RDG 560  Practicum  (1-12 V)  

As Needed.
Reading practicum in a setting appropriate for graduate level reading students.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (24).

RDG 591  Special Topics  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Special topics in reading.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (30).

RDG 594  Field Experience  (1-12 V)  

As Needed.
Field experience in an educational setting related to reading and teaching reading.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Repeatable (99).

RDG 595  Independent Study  (1-6 V)  

As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing.