6 semester credits

Literacy may be understood in multiple ways across various settings and populations. This course will lay a foundation for leaders to define literacy based on sociopolitical landscape, the influence of social media and technological innovation, and influences coming from Common Core standards that influence literacy programs in P-20 and beyond. As part of this foundational course, candidates will also learn the process for how to succeed as a graduate student at Walden University, understanding how Walden supports students in developing (a) facility with Walden University's online learning environment; (b) understanding of the university and the program support systems, expectations, and outcomes;  and (c) graduate-level critical thinking, research, and writing skills.