The reading minor at USI is a content specialty available to students who are majoring in early childhood, elementary or special education. As a teacher candidate, the courses in the reading minor will extend your understanding of research-based principles in reading instruction, assessment and intervention. Through various field-based experiences, you’ll have opportunities to practice these strategies in supportive settings so that you will be well-prepared to meet the challenges of reading instruction in your future classroom.
Reading instruction is a major focus in the elementary, early childhood, and special education classroom. The reading minor provides you with the knowledge and skills to use research-based practices to teach reading effectively to all the learners in your classroom. Upon completion of the reading minor, you’ll design and implement reading lessons, demonstrating an understanding of how learners grow and develop. You will understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of literacy education. As a teacher, you will use these skills to collaborate with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.
The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
This minor pairs well with Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education and prepares you to provide systematic and explicit instruction in the Science of Reading.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
