Reading Education (RED)
RED 4310 - Early Literacy Learning (3 Credits )
Prepares preservice teachers to apply research-based principles of reading development and plan effective instruction for emergent, novice, and transitional readers and writers. Emphasizes foundational knowledge and instructional strategies aligned with state literacy standards.
RED 4344 - Methods of Teaching Reading (3 Credits )
This course is designed for students who need a comprehensive foundations of research-based practices course in the teaching of reading K-12 at the undergraduate level. Content includes the principles of scientifically based reading research, the reading process, reading instruction, components of reading, student mastery, teacher reflection and professional development. Content is based upon the Florida online FOR-PD course.
RED 4350 - Learning Content and Processes (3 Credits )
Focuses on content area literacy and the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in grades 4 through12. Emphasizes assessment and instructional strategies to support comprehension and academic language development across disciplines. Prepares teacher candidates to plan, deliver, and evaluate literacy instruction aligned with state standards.
RED 4942 - Pract Assess/Instruc Read (3 Credits )
Provides a supervised practicum to apply reading assessment and instructional strategies aimed at improving reading proficiency for K through 12 students. Emphasizes the use of evidence-based practices in classroom settings.
Prerequisite(s): EDE 4942 (may be taken concurrently) or EEC 4942 (may be taken concurrently) or EEX 4942 (may be taken concurrently)
Attribute(s): CLWS - Coll Lvl English Lang Writing
RED 5147L - Developmental Reading (3 Credits )
Introduces the foundations of reading instruction for K–12 students, including reading processes, instructional methods, materials, and evidence-based practices. Emphasizes the application of reading theory to support literacy development and instructional decision-making.
RED 6540 - Assessment in Literacy (3 Credits )
Examines sources and methods for assessing literacy performance in K–12 classrooms, with emphasis on informal assessment practices. Focuses on the use of screening, diagnostic tools, and progress monitoring to inform instructional decisions and support reading development.
RED 6544 - Compreh., Cogn.Cont Area Rdg (3 Credits )
Advanced class reading instruction that explores reading as a process of constructing meaning in the K-12 classrooms and approaches, materials and procedures for integrating reading and writing into content area classrooms to improve learning.
RED 6545 - Vocabulary & Word Study (3 Credits )
Advanced classroom reading methods to teach the fluent decoding of words and the construction meaning for students K-12.
RED 6656 - Reading Strategies & Support (3 Credits )
Examines research-based instructional strategies to support students who experience reading challenges in grades K through 12. Focuses on assessment-driven instruction, intervention models, and the application of explicit, systematic strategies to improve reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Emphasizes instructional planning based on student needs and aligned with Florida reading standards.
RED 6846 - Reading Practicum (3 Credits )
Provides a supervised practicum to apply reading assessment and instructional strategies aimed at improving reading proficiency for K–12 students. Emphasizes the use of evidence-based practices in classroom settings.
RED 6908 - Independent Study (3 Credits )
Individual study by students under the direction of a faculty member.