Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Reading and Literacy Program
Online
36 credit hours
*
2 years
Program Highlights & Benefits
HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SERVING CHILDREN’S NEEDS
Accommodates working teachers who are seeking specialist license
Networking opportunities and job placement support
For
Educators seeking licensure in Reading and Literacy (PreK-12)
What You Learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of and approach to the process of reading and development of literacy skills.
- Design high quality instruction, including authentic and meaningful student assessments.
- Analyze student performance and growth data and to use this data to improve instruction and practice.
- Teach all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, a safe and effective classroom environment, and cultural proficiency.
- Promote the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.
- Ensure the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice.
How You Learn
Mostly online courses, on your schedule
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will receive their Master’s in Education, and will be eligible for initial licensure in Reading and Literacy to teach in a Massachusetts public school setting.
Degree Requirements
Required Curriculum: Initial Licensure
Prerequisite for Initial Licensure: An initial teaching license
Total Degree Requirements – 36 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EDN 530 OR EDN 575 | Sheltered English Immersion OR Data Literacy | 3 |
| RDL 500 | Early Literacy Development * | 3 |
| RDL 505 | Adolescent Literacy | 3 |
| RDL 510 | Children’s & Young Adult Literature * | 3 |
| RDL 515 | Writing Instruction * | 3 |
| RDL 520 | Assessment of Reading Skills * | 3 |
| RDL 525 | Reading Difficulties * | 3 |
| RDL 530 | Theories of Language and Linguistics | 3 |
| RDL 550 | Literacy Coaching (Pre-Practicum) * | 3 |
| RDL 560 | Practicum in Reading and Literacy * | 3 |
| RDL 565 | Reflective Seminar in Reading and Literacy * | 3 |
| SPE 525 | Assistive and Augmentative Technologies * | 3 |
| Total Requirements | 36 |
*Courses required to obtain the Initial license
Required Curriculum: Non-Licensure
*Electives are chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor
Electives – 9 cr.
Total Degree Requirements – 36 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| RDL 500 | Early Literacy Development | 3 |
| RDL 505 | Adolescent Literacy | 3 |
| RDL 515 | Writing Instruction | 3 |
| RDL 520 | Assessment of Reading Skills | 3 |
| RDL 510 | Children’s & Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| RDL 525 | Reading Difficulties | 3 |
| SPE 525 | Assistive and Augmentative Technologies | 3 |
| RDL 530 | Theories of Language and Linguistics | 3 |
| Total Requirements | 36 |
Please Note:
This is not an official schedule and your cohort may take these courses in a different order.
