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• READ 7178: Practicum I Assess. & Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Candidates complete a supervised clinical experience in which they plan and implement evidence-based literacy intervention instruction that integrates the science of reading and is responsive to social, cultural, cognitive, and linguistic diversity, creating supportive literacy learning environments, and assessing impact on student learning. Prerequisite:    READ 7000, READ 7010, READ 7020, and READ 7040
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• READ 7179: Practicum II Instruction

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Candidates complete a supervised clinical experience where they administer, analyze, and interpret formal and informal screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments to determine student strengths and areas for improvement and use this data to systematically plan, revise, and evaluate literacy instruction and monitor student progress. Prerequisite:    READ 7000, READ 7010, READ 7020, and READ 7040
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• READ 7250: Psychology of Reading

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Psychology of Reading explores the psychological, sociological, cultural, and historical foundations underlying the development of literacy proficiency. During this course, participants will reflect on their own understanding of literacy, examine relevant literature, and become critical consumers of research.
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• READ 7260: Reading Brain/Evid Bsd Instruc

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course focuses on the biological basis of reading and dyslexia. Students will consider key brain structures and functions as they relate to literacy, the brain activation patterns involved in efficient versus inefficient reading and spelling, and how evidence-based reading instruction can affect processing and improve literacy skills.
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• READ 7290: Assist Tech in Lit Instruction

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course examines the topic using assistive technology to support literacy instruction. Students will learn about the continuum of assistive technology devices, universal design for learning, curriculum adaptation and integration strategies, and assessment and evaluation protocols.
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• READ 7300: Research in Sci. of Reading

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Candidates will analyze literacy research that includes quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs. Candidates will develop skills to conduct a literature review, explore and synthesize literacy-related research, and apply research principles to critique a study related to effective literacy practice.
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• RECR 1650: Intro to Rec and Leisure

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The course will familiarize students with the interrelationship between leisure and western culture. Specifically, students will be introduced to the many effects leisure has on society including, but not limited to the economic impact on leisure, leisure as a modifier of culture, and leisure as it relates to life stages and health.
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• RECR 1950: Leisure and Wellness Rec

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The course introduces students to methods for increasing a proactive lifestyle to greater wellness through leisure education. The class will address leisure in its historical and modern contexts as well as the relationships between leisure, work, health, and wellness in both individual and societal contexts.
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• RECR 2200: Youth Comp Rec Activities

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course focuses on the planning and management of competitive recreational activities for youth. The purpose of this course is to help prepare students for management positions in youth-serving recreation agencies by building competence in primary areas related to youth recreational activities that are competitive in nature.
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• RECR 2250: Rec and Youth Development

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides a historical and contemporary analysis of youth culture in the United States. Through the investigation of various youth serving organizations, this course provides an understanding of free-time settings that can offer youth with the supports, opportunities, programs, and settings needed to successfully become adults.
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