Reading Specialist-Licensure Only (All Levels)

Individuals with a license in early childhood, elementary, special education or English a master’s degree and a minimum teaching experience of one year under that license, may opt for the Reading Specialist Licensure Only program. Must complete EDU 641 Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Course for Teachers or pursue an English as a Second Language license.

Core Courses (3 Credits)

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

Concentration Courses (13 Credits)

EDU 613 - Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Credits: 1
EDU 634 - Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities and ESL Credits: 3 *
EDU 639 - Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading/Language Difficulties Credits: 3 *
EDU 640 - Differentiation and Remediation of Reading/Language Difficulties Credits: 3 *
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 **

Total Program: 22 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component

** For those seeking licensure, pass appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure.