<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>National University's Master of Arts in Teaching program with a specialization in Reading Education helps educators prepare to develop literary proficiency in K-12 students. Courses explore topics in the foundations of literacy development, curriculum development, assessments, and influences in literacy acquisition. Foundation courses cover strategies for working with diverse students and current technologies used in the classroom. The program concludes with a capstone course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You must have already completed a bachelor's degree program and a teacher certification program before enrolling in National University's Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Reading Education program. You should also enjoy working with kids and love reading. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You will be required to complete 33 credits to earn National University's Master of Education with a specialization in Reading Education (which includes nine credits for the successful completion of the required alternative certification). </p> <p><u>Courses for a Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Reading Education</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MAT 5001</td><td> Foundations of Teaching and Learning</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 5002</td><td>Planning and Presenting Instruction for Diverse Learners</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 5003</td><td>Diversity, Inclusion and Exceptional Learners</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 5004</td><td>Technology for the 21st Century Classroom</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>RDG 5003</td><td>Vocabulary Instruction and Development for PK12</td></tr> <tr><td>RDG 5004</td><td>Reading Comprehension Instruction and Development: Skills and Strategies for PK12</td></tr> <tr><td>RDG 5005</td><td>Assessment of Reading and Writing Proficiency for PK12</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td> MAT 5005</td><td> Capstone for Teachers</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Reading Education program is designed to prepare you for a teaching career where you help students work on their literacy skills. Some of the positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>K-12 Teacher </li><li>Reading Specialist </li><li>Language Arts Teacher </li><li>Reading Tutor </li><li>Reading Consultant</li></ul>