Masters of Arts in Reading

Dr. Shadrack Msengi, Program Director
(650) 508-4154, smsengi@ndnu.edu

NDNU’s Reading Programs

Success in reading is one of the most critical goals of students and their teachers. Many teachers, at all levels from elementary through community colleges, would like additional information and skill development in literacy instruction. Each NDNU reading program grounds students in foundational theory and practice and invites them to envision new possibilities (e.g., regarding assessment, equity, and technology). Personalized learning and mentoring ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills, and habits needed to move classrooms, schools, and communities from "what is" to "what could be."

Notre Dame de Namur University's programs are designed to meet such needs, and offer four options for students interested in literacy instruction:

The Master of Arts in Reading (33 units) adds one capstone course, Educational Research, to the Reading Credential for a non-thesis, portfolio master's degree.

Teaching Requirement

Prospective candidates with a regular Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Special Education teaching credential may apply for the Reading Certificate or Credential program. They may be taking courses but must have completed three years of successful teaching before the Reading Certificate or Credential is awarded; internships do not count toward the three year requirement.

Curriculum: Reading Credential (30 units)

Courses completed for the Reading Certificate
Technology and Special Education
Counseling in Special Education
Current Issues in Literacy: Research and Practice
Program Development and Inservice Leadership in Literacy Education
Clinical Applications III: Advanced

Curriculum: Master of Arts (MA) in Reading (33 units)

Courses completed for the Reading Credential
Educational Research Capstone

Full course and program descriptions are available in the NDNU General Catalog.

Admission Process

NDNU admits students throughout the year for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Please review the NDNU General Catalog for complete admission requirements.

Faculty

Jamie Almanzan, MA, Stanford University; Lecturer

Susan Bedford, MA, San Jose State University; Lecturer

Mary Buckman, MA, San Francisco State University; Lecturer

Lu Chang, Ed.D., University of the Pacific; Professor and Chair, Department of Teacher Education

Peggy Koshland-Crane, MS, College of New Rochelle; Core Faculty

Brenda Davis, MA, Notre Dame de Namur University; Lecturer

Kristin Geiser, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles; Assistant Professor

Barbara Kammerlohr, Ed.D., University of Illinois; Assistant Professor

Michael Kass, MA, San Francisco State University; Lecturer
Kim Tolley, Ed.D., University of California, Berkeley; Associate Professor

Elizabeth Wolfe, MA, San Jose State University; Lecturer

NDNU’s School of Education and Leadership

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, NDNU is a multifaceted university offering four bachelor degrees and over 15 graduate degrees and certificates. The School of Education and Leadership, under the direction of the Dean, Dr. Joanne Rossi, offers bachelor's degrees in liberal studies and human services in addition to education credentials, certificates, and master's degrees. The credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). The program was reaccredited in 1998.

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