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Learn More About UMass Lowell's
Online
Graduate Education Programs
 Offered through the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Graduate School of Education, the
Master of Education Degree in Reading and Language provides a mix of online courses and field experiences. This thirty
credit program is designed for
candidates who hold either an initial or professional teaching license in
Elementary Education, English as a second Language, Moderate Disabilities or
Early Childhood Education. Candidates who teach in a Massachusetts school
and hold a Massachusetts initial teacher license in Elementary Education,
English as a Second Language, Moderate Disabilities or Early Childhood
Education are eligible for professional licensure.
For academic advising on this degree program or to request an admissions
packet, email edoffice@uml.edu
First-time students should register using the "Non–Degree Course
Registration Form" for NEW Students.
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 and Reading Specialist 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
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M.Ed. in Reading and Language - Program Outline
Note: Courses marked "†" have on-campus
components
Total courses required: 10
Foundations of Education - 3 credits
01.630 Diversity Issues for School Leaders
Research and Evaluation - 3 credits
07.541 Practitioner Action Research**
Specialization in Reading and Language - Six courses, 18 credits:
06.511 Reading in the Content Areas
06.522 Young Adult Literature
06.527 Language Acquisition
06.528 Assessment of Reading and Language Disabilities*
06.529 Treatment of Reading and Language Disabilities
06.549 Theory & Research: Reading and Language
Practicum/Seminar - Two courses, 6 credits:
†06.550 Reading Specialist: Practicum I ***
†06.551 Literacy Coach: Practicum II ***
†Note most of the above courses are offered online, however those marked with a '†' have on-campus components.
Total Credits: 30
*06.528 must be taken before 06.529.
**This course can be taken after 18 credits have been completed and
requires the permission of the Graduate Coordinator.
***All course work must be completed before the practica. Practicum I must
be taken before Practicum II
Course Descriptions
01.630 Diversity Issues for School Leaders
"Diversity Issues for School Leaders" is designed to prepare experienced educators to provide effective leadership in a diverse community. Drawing from the Graduate School of Education's conceptual framework of "Education for Transformation," students will be expected to: examine their own cultural heritage and experiences; gain increased understanding of equity issues concerning race, language, gender, sexual orientation, and special education needs; develop new insights for culturally responsive pedagogy; assess alternative strategies for facing illustrative conflicts in culturally diverse school settings; and consider how to ameliorate the pervasive impact of poverty on children in today's schools.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
07.541 Practitioner Action Research
This course examines how action research helps educators to learn to explore pressing classroom and school issues in systematic ways. Action research provide educators with opportunities to deepen their knowledge and skills as reflective practitioners, allowing them to contribute to the achievement of students and the improvement of schools.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
06.511 Teaching Reading in Content Areas
This course presents the theoretical foundation and current best practices for content area reading, writing, and study skills. The focus is on motivation, cognition, memory, and verbal processing theories as they apply to methodology. Students learn to develop lessons and units that integrate reading and writing while covering concepts in the content areas.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
06.522 Young Adult Literature
The major emphasis of the course will be discussion and analysis of the goals of a literature curriculum and the exploration of various methods for achieving these goals. The characteristics of the different genres of literature will be discussed in detail
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
06.527 Language Acquisition
This course will focus on the study of the acquisition of language and the relationship of language learning to the development of literacy. Students will examine both first and second language acquisition. Students will be expected to apply their knowledge of language acquisition to best teaching practices for enhancing first and second language development in the classroom and to the development of literacy.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
06.528 Assessment of Reading and Language Disabilities
This course examines the selection and use of procedures to make an adequate clinical and educational diagnosis. Includes the assessment of function and dysfunction in factors associated with language development; receptive, expressive, writing, reading; and the administration and interpretation of individual and group tests of perceptual, motor, and conceptual functioning in reading and language.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
06.529 Treatment of Reading and Language Disabilities
This course will explore the specific practices in remedial teaching in grades K-12, using published materials, and developing new materials for small group, whole class, and tutoring settings. Students will develop and implement realistic corrective programs based on the interpretation of literacy assessments. These programs will include selecting strategies of instruction and materials, and establishing a framework of time and evaluation.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
06.549 Theory and Research: Reading and Language
A final course on the national and international research in reading and language and the pertinence and proposed implementation of research findings to instruction and the various roles of the reading supervisor or director.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
06.550 Reading Specialist: Practicum I
The Reading Specialist Practicum requires students to use the knowledge gained in their coursework to design, implement, and analyze a program for struggling readers in a clinical experience. The practicum meets both Massachusetts and IRA standards for Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
06.551 Literacy Coach: Practicum II
This is the second of two clinical practicum experiences in the Reading and Language program. Candidates will design a professional development project in their school setting which will allow them to model lessons, observe and co-teach with peers, and provide feedback to teachers and paraprofessionals. The online seminar provides support for implementing the program. The practicum meets the guidelines for the International Reading Association
Prerequisite: 06.550
Credits: 3
04.650 Capstone Project: Advanced Program
Students will have the opportunity to develop a teacher work sample consisting of work in six major areas: (10 contextual factors, (2) learning goals, (3) assessment plan, (4) design for instruction, (5) analysis of student learning, and (6) reflection.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
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