Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) - Literacy Instructional Coaching Specialization

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus, Online

Student working with young children.

Program Coordinator/Contact

Tony Durr, Associate Professor
School of Education, Counseling and Human Development
Wenona Hall 206
605-201-5239

Program Information

The Literacy Instructional Coaching Specialization is designed for K-12 educators looking to enhance their expertise in evidence-based literacy instruction and coaching strategies. This program equips teachers and literacy leaders with the tools they need to support and mentor fellow educators, drive literacy improvement, and ensure student success using Science of Reading aligned practices.

Course Delivery Format

Courses are offered online with one required in-person session per course.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Master of Education

Non-Thesis

30 Credit Hours

Core Requirements

EDFN 600 - Educational Theory in Practice Credits: 3
EDFN 610 - Foundations of Competency-Based Learning Credits: 3
EDFN 615 - Building and Maintaining Competency-Based Learning Programs Credits: 3
EDFN 725 - Education in a Pluralistic Society Credits: 3
EDFN 757 - Critical Issues in Literacy Coaching (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 758 - Coaching Using the Science of Learning (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 759 - Literacy Coaching Frameworks and Andragogy (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 761 - Developing Instructional Capacity (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 762 - Literacy Assessment and Learning (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 763 - Data-Informed Literacy Coaching (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 764 - Literacy Coaching for Differentiated Instruction (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 766 - Disciplinary Literacy Coaching (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 767 - School-Wide Literacy Intervention (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 768 - Literacy Curriculum Evaluation (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 769 - Literacy Curriculum Mapping (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 770 - Family and Community Literacy Engagement (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 771 - Promoting Literacy Policies and Programs (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 772 - Integrating Technology in Literacy Coaching (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 773 - Literacy Instructional Leadership (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 774 - Implementing Literacy Coaching Cycles (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 776 - Sustaining Literacy Coaching Cycles (COM) Credits: 1
EDFN 777 - Practicum: Applying Coaching Cycles (COM) Credits: 1

Total Required Credits: 30 (Non-Thesis)

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not Required
TOEFL: 79-80 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
IELTS: 6.5
Duolingo: 110

Applicants must provide a resume, goal statement, and two letters of professional reference to the School of Education, Counseling and Human Development. Once all material is received, it is reviewed by the program faculty. Students are assigned an admission status of “unconditional,” “conditional” or “not admitted.”

General Requirements

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate coursework. For additional information, refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .