Jan 15, 2025

School of Graduate, Professional and Extended Studies 2022-2023

School of Graduate, Professional and Extended Studies 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Reading (All Levels) (M.Ed.)

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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 license in the M.Ed. program. Must complete EDU 641 Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Course for Teachers or pursue an English as a Second Language license.

Core Courses (6 Credits)

EDU 633 - Principles of Structured Literacy 3 credits *
EDU 662 - Learning, Development, and Diversity 3 credits

Concentration Courses (25 Credits)

EDU 613 - Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication 1 credits
EDU 629 - Integrating Reading, Writing and Technology 3 credits
EDU 631 - Integrating Literature throughout the Curriculum 3 credits
EDU 634 - Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities and ESL 3 credits *
EDU 635 - Sheltering Content Instruction for ESL 3 credits
EDU 639 - Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading/Language Difficulties 3 credits *
EDU 640 - Differentiation and Remediation of Reading/Language Difficulties 3 credits *
EDU 668 - Advanced Disciplinary Literacy: Reading, Writing, Oral Communications and Critical Thinking 3 credits
EDU 683 - Advanced Theory and Practice for Reading Specialists 3 credits *

Practicum (6 Credits)

EDU 688 - Reading Clinic 3 credits **
EDU 689 - In-School Clinical 3 credits **
Total practicum hours: 300 hours

Total Program: 37 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component

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