Reading Specialist (All Levels), Initial License (Ed.S.)

Core Courses (3 Credits)

• EDU 633 - Principles of Structured Literacy (3) *

Concentration Courses (22 Credits)

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

Capstone Practicum for Licensure (6 Credits)

• EDU 688 - Reading Clinic (3)
• EDU 689 - In-School Clinical (3)

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  Students not seeking licensure will complete the following in lieu of EDU 688 and EDU 689:

  • EDU 690 - Action Research in the Classroom (6)  

Total Program: 31 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component

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