School of Education

Reading/Language Arts

Options:

Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential Program
is a 30-unit competency-based program leading to a state-issued credential.  

The Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential Program is most often, but not always, completed in conjunction with the MA in Education. The total number of units required for a combined MA in Education and Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential is normally 42 units. For additional information contact James Richmond, director at (530) 898-5398 or e-mail at jrichmond@csuchico.edu .  

Master's Degree in Education with an option in the Teaching of Reading/Language Arts
is a 30-unit program with 18 units in reading-related coursework. This option is designed to prepare teachers for leadership positions related to the teaching of reading/language arts in K-14 settings. Courses focus on issues of language development, child or adolescent literature, diagnosis and treatment of learner needs, including clinical practice, knowledge of issues and research. For additional information contact James Richmond, director at (530) 898-5398 or e-mail at jrichmond@csuchico.edu .