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Specialization Areas<\/h1>\n

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Along with the TLSI core, you will have the opportunity to advance your knowledge in a specialization area<\/a>. Learn more about the degree options<\/a>, program of study<\/a>, and portfolio requirements<\/a> to plan your path, and visit our admissions page<\/a> when you’re ready to apply.<\/p>\n

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\u2013 5-course sequence to increase expertise in reading.<\/p>\n

RED 5355\u00a0 Teaching Reading in Elementary Schools
RED 5337\u00a0 Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools
RED 6546\u00a0 Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties
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RED 6941\u00a0 Reading Practicum<\/p>\n

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EME 5405\u00a0 Using the Internet in K-12 Instruction<\/span>
EME\u00a0 5207 Designing Technology Rich Curriculum<\/span>
EME 5403\u00a0 Instructional Computing I<\/span>
LAE 6865\u00a0 Teaching Media Literacy with the Internet<\/span><\/p>\n

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LAE 6348\u00a0 Teaching Multiliteracies<\/span>
LAE 6865\u00a0 Teaching Media Literacy with the Internet<\/span>
LAE 6869 Teaching Digital Storytelling<\/span><\/p>\n

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MAE 6349 Classroom Contexts that Support Self-Regulated Learning and Mathematical Understanding (Spring 2)<\/span>
MAE 6313 Problem Solving in School Mathematics (Spring)<\/span>
MAE 5396 Using Formative Assessment to Improve Mathematical Learning (Fall)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Scientific Practices I: Inquiry and Evidence<\/span>
Scientific Practices II: Curriculum Design in Science<\/span>
Learning Science with Technology<\/span><\/p>\n

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Early Childhood Policy<\/p>\n

Families and Early Childhood<\/p>\n

Early Childhood Assessment<\/p>\n

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EDG 6931\u00a0 Education and American Culture<\/span>
FLE 6167\u00a0 Cross-Cultural Communication for Teachers<\/span><\/p>\n

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