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EDRD 629: Literacy Foundations and Instruction for School Psychologists

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines literacy theory, research, and practice as it relates to children in order for school psychologists to effectively work with teachers and families to improve students’ literacy learning. Includes reading, writing, and oral communication. Addresses sociocultural, cognitive, linguistic, psychological, and developmental influences on literacy. Explores evidence-based strategies for reading instruction. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to school psychology program or permission of the literacy program coordinator
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Upcoming Sections

  • Summer 2025, Section: A01, CRN 41564, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Jennifer O'Looney
Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Summer 2024, Section: A01, CRN 42531, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Jennifer O'Looney
  • Summer 2023, Section: A02, CRN 44063, Format: Online, Instructor: Jennifer O'Looney
  • Summer 2022, Section: A01, CRN 40678, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Jennifer O'Looney
  • Summer 2021, Section: A01, CRN 41107, Format: Online, Instructor: Jennifer O'Looney
  • Summer 2020, Section: A01, CRN 41680, Format: Online, Instructor: Jennifer O'Looney
  • Summer 2019, Section: A01, CRN 42479, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer O'Looney