Literacy Education Minor Requirements

Earn a minor in Literacy Education by meeting these requirements.

Minor in Literacy Education

The Literacy Education minor is open to students majoring in a field which leads to teacher certification at the early childhood, elementary, middle or secondary level. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education program. Students from related disciplines such as Communication Science and Disorders may also be admitted. The program consists of 20 credits, which includes required and elective courses.

Students who complete the Literacy Education minor are eligible to apply for the North Dakota Reading Credential, which enables teachers to work as reading specialists at one of the following levels in North Dakota: K-6 (Elem or Elem/ECE double majors), 5-8 (Elem and Secondary with MLE minor or MLE major), 7-12 (Generalist Credential for English, Social Studies or Science majors). NOTE: in North Dakota there is no Early Childhood Reading Credential. The coursework meets the requirements for the North Dakota Reading Credential.

Note: All courses completed for the minor must be taken in addition to those taken for the major. It is recommended that all students pursuing this minor complete T&L 335 Understanding Readers and Writers early in the course sequence as it is a prerequisite for more advanced reading courses.

Required Courses for the Elementary Education Major and Early Childhood/Elementary Education Double Major (20 credits):

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
T&L 319	Integrating Diverse Needs in Educational Settings (Fall & Spring)	3
T&L 409	Reading in the Content Areas (Spring)	3
T&L 413	Assessing and Correcting Reading Difficulties (Summer)	2
T&L 414	Corrective Reading Practicum (Summer)	2
T&L 415	Language and Literacy Development of English Language Learners (Spring)	3
Select three of the following: ^*		7
T&L 313	Language Development and Emerging Literacy (Fall)
T&L 411	Primary Reading and Language Arts (Fall & Spring - Elementary only)
T&L 416	Adolescent Literacy Development (Fall)
T&L 486	Field Experience (in Literacy or ESL)
T&L 329	Young Adult Literature
or ENGL 359	Young Adult Literature
Total Credits		20

*: cannot double count courses taken for your major

Required Courses for the Middle Level Major, Elementary Education/Middle Level Double Major and Secondary Education Major:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
T&L 319	Integrating Diverse Needs in Educational Settings (Fall & Spring) ^*	3
T&L 335	Understanding Readers and Writers (Fall & Spring - not for Elementary)	3
T&L 409	Reading in the Content Areas (Spring)	3
T&L 413	Assessing and Correcting Reading Difficulties (Summer)	2
T&L 414	Corrective Reading Practicum (Summer)	2
T&L 415	Language and Literacy Development of English Language Learners (Spring)	3
T&L 416	Adolescent Literacy Development (Fall - not for Secondary Engl)	3
T&L 417	Writing & Language Arts Methods (Fall, Spring) ^*	2
Select up to three of the following: ^**		2-7
T&L 313	Language Development and Emerging Literacy (Fall)
T&L 411	Primary Reading and Language Arts (Fall, Spring)
T&L 486	Field Experience (in Literacy or ESL)
T&L 329	Young Adult Literature
or ENGL 359	Young Adult Literature
Total Credits		23-28

*: May not count towards minor if taken for major.
**: Cannot double count courses taken for your major.

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to pursue another discipline, add training that supports your major, or explore personal interests. A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

You do not have to have a minor in college, although certain majors may require a minor. Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Like majors, minors must be declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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