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Sample Degree Pathway for Master of Education - Reading and Language - Reading Teacher

The Master of Education Degree in Reading and Language is a 30 credit program designed to provide the necessary course work and practicum experience for Teacher of Reading Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The program is open only to teachers who work in Massachusetts schools and who hold either an initial or professional Massachusetts teaching license in Elementary Education, English Language Learners, Moderate Disabilities or Early Childhood Education.

Foundations of Education

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6300Educating Diverse Populations3
Total3

Research and Evaluation

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6423Program Evaluation*3
Total3

Specialization

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6100Reading in the Content Area3
EDUC.5220Young Adult Literature3
EDUC.5270Language Acquisition3
EDUC.5280Assessment of Reading and Language Disabilities**3
EDUC.5290Treatment of of reading and Language Disabilities3
EDUC.5490Theory and Research: Reading and Language3
Total18

All coursework must be completed before the Practicum.


Practicum/Seminar

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.5500Reading Specialist: Practicum I***3
EDUC.5511Literacy Coach:Practicum II3
Total6

*This course can be taken after 18 credits and requires the permission of the Graduate Coordinator.

**Must be taken before EDUC.5290

***Practicum I must be taken before Practicum II

Important Licensure Information

Candidates who hold a current initial or professional Massachusetts license, complete all coursework, including the practicum in a Massachusetts school, and pass the Massachusetts Test of Educator License in Communication and Literacy Skills (01) and Reading Specialist (08) are eligible for Massachusetts licensure as a Reading Specialist.

Out-of-state candidates should apply to the M. Ed. program in Reading and Language Non-licensure concentration.