Reading Specialist-Licensure Only (All Levels)

Individuals with a license in early childhood, elementary or special education, a master’s degree and a minimum teaching experience of one year under that license, may opt for the Reading Specialist Licensure Only program.

Core Courses (3 Credits)

EDU 633 - Principles of Reading and Literacy Credits: 3 **

Concentration Courses (12 Credits)

EDU 634 - Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities and ESL Credits: 3 **
EDU 639 - Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading/Language Difficulties Credits: 3 ** prerequisite EDU 633
EDU 640 - Differentiation and Remediation of Reading/Language Difficulties Credits: 3 ** prerequisites EDU 633 , EDU 639
EDU 683 - Advanced Theory and Practice for Reading Specialists Credits: 3 **

Practicum (6 Credits)

EDU 688 - Reading Clinic Credits: 3 **
EDU 689 - In-School Clinical Credits: 3-6 **

Total Program: 21 Credits

** For those seeking licensure in Massachusetts, the appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure must be passed before beginning practicum.