The mission of this RODP Master's Degree program in Education is to provide advanced professional preparation in the area of reading and language arts for practicing teachers.  This program is based on the assumption that all participants will be fully licensed teachers who are currently teaching in classrooms.  Further, this program is based on the assumption that all courses will base course content and learning experiences on the student's work as a classroom teacher.  All courses will include assignments that teachers will carry out in their own classrooms.

The RODP Master's Degree program is aligned with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) core propositions.  Further, the proposed program is built around a core of proficiencies that are consistent across most National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificates.  In addition, it includes coursework focused on pedagogical content proficiencies related to teaching Reading-Language Arts.  This design will allow teachers to receive advanced professional preparation consistent with NBPTS principles and supportive of achieving NBPTS certification in Early and Middle Childhood/Literacy:  Reading-Language Arts. Since the core is aligned with NBPTS generalist certificates, this program will also support teachers who seek NBPTS certification in any of the generalist areas as well.  This design is flexible in that it allows other NBPTS certification areas to be included by changing the pedagogical content focus. 

Program of Study: [33 credit hours]

1. Complete the Student Profile in which you will select a "Home Campus "
   (Your Home Campus will grant your degree).
2. Complete the application for admission for your Home Campus (Upon completing the student profile you will be automatically be connected to your Home Campus's Admission Page).
3. Contact your Home Campus RODP Teacher Education Representative (see below).
   Your representative will serve as your advisor and will assist you in registering for your classes.
4. Select one or two courses.  (See Program of Study for a complete list of courses by semester).
   [ Students employed full time are limited to two online courses per fall and spring semesters and three courses during the summer].
5. Pay your fees at your Home Campus.

RODP Graduate Advisors

[Students employed full time are limited to two online courses per fall and spring semesters and three courses during the summer.]

Click on the university of your choice for information regarding admission requirements.