Minor in Reading Education
For students admitted to a teacher education program
To complete a minor in reading education, you’ll need to take at least 18 semester hours of coursework.
- No more than two courses will be accepted in transfer.
- Students are required to maintain a combined GPA of 2.75.
- Students must earn a C- or higher in each course used for their minor.
- The minor courses must satisfy the requirements for the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Reading Teacher Endorsement for the elementary, special K-12 education, or secondary professional educator license.
- In addition, teacher candidates will need to pass the ISBE Teacher Content Test in Reading (#222).
Requirements Based on Major
An asterisk (*) indicates a course in the major.
18 semester hours (4.5 credits) required
Foundations of reading
- *ELM 314 Elementary Methods and Materials for Literacy Learners in Diverse Primary Classrooms (.75 credit/ 3 semester hours)
- EDU 322 Literacy Fundamentals (.5 credit / 2 semester hours) (Spring, J-term)
Assessment and diagnosis of reading problems, and developmental and remedial materials and resources
- *SPE 440 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties (.75 credit/3 semester hours) (Fall)
Developmental and remedial reading instruction and support/reading practicum
- EDU 445 Literacy Practicum (1 credit. 4 semester hours) (Fall 2025; J-term starting 2027)
Content Area Reading
- *ELM 372 Methods and Materials for Literacy Learners in Diverse Intermediate & Middle-Level Classrooms (.75 credit/3 semester hours) (Spring)
Children’s and Adolescent Literature
- EDU 328 Inclusive Texts for K-12 Classrooms (.75 credit / 3 semester hours) (Fall, J-term)
18 semester hours (4.5 credits) required
Foundations of reading
- ELM 314 Elementary Methods and Materials for Literacy Learners in Diverse Primary Classrooms (.75 credit/ 3 semester hours)
- EDU 322 Literacy Fundamentals (.5 credit / 2 semester hours) (Spring, J-term)
Assessment and diagnosis of reading problems and developmental and remedial materials and resources
- SPE 440 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties (.75 credit / 3 semester hours) (Fall)
Developmental and remedial reading instruction and support/ reading practicum
- EDU 445 Literacy Practicum (1 credit. 4 semester hours) (Fall 2025; J-term starting 2027)
Content Area Reading
- *SEC 421 Building Academic Literacies for K–12 Classrooms (4 semester hours)
Children’s and Adolescent Literature
- ENG 315 Adolescent Literature (.50 credit/2 semester hours; Spring Term)