Next Start Date: Education Specialist Reading and Language Licensure Track
Massachusetts Teachers Only
Prepare to advance student literacy with UMass Lowell's 10-course Ed.S. in Reading and Language. This program is for teachers working in Massachusetts schools with an initial or professional Massachusetts teaching license in Elementary Education, English Language Learners, Moderate Disabilities or Early Childhood Education. Successful completion of the program, including the two practicum experiences and passing the MTEL Reading Specialist Test, leads to eligibility for a Reading Specialist license in Massachusetts. The program is online except for some campus meetings and two practica, which are conducted in the participant's school.
Please refer to the general Ed.S. in Reading and Language if you are not a Massachusetts teacher.
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Curriculum Outline
- Total Courses : 10 (30 credits)
- Blended online and on-campus program. Courses with a † have on-campus components
Foundations of Education (1 Course / 3cr)
- EDUC.6300 Educating Diverse Populations - Available Summer 2023!
Specialization (6 courses / 18cr)
- EDUC.6100 Teaching Reading in Content Area - Available Summer 2023!
- EDUC.5220 Young Adult Literature (06.522) - Available Summer 2023!
- EDUC.5270 Language Acquisition
- EDUC.5280 Assessment of Reading and Language Disabilities *
- EDUC.5290 Treatment Reading and Language Disabilities
- EDUC.5490 Theory and Research: Reading and Language
Practicum (2 Course / 6cr)
- EDUC.5500 Reading Specialist: Practicum I†**
- EDUC.5511 Literacy Coach: Practicum II †**
Culminating Seminar (1 Course / 3cr)
- EDUC.6560 Ed.S Seminar ***
*EDUC.5280 is a prerequisite for EDUC.5290. These two courses are best taken in consecutive semesters and should not be taken as the first courses in the program.
**EDUC.5500 must be taken before EDUC.5511 and after all other course requirements have been met, although taking one course concurrent with the practicum each semester is possible.
***May only be taken after completing eight courses in the program.
Course Descriptions
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Ed.S. Matriculated only
Program Requirements
To be recommended for a University of Massachusetts Lowell specialist degree, candidates must satisfy all of the general requirements below, plus any additional requirements that may be required by the department through which the program is offered. Any additional requirements for this program are either listed below or may be found in the University's Graduate Program Catalog.
General Requirements:
- Students must complete the program of study designed by the Department in which they are enrolled and approved by the University.
- Satisfactory grades in all subjects offered for the degree must be earned. See Academic Standing.
- All financial obligations, including tuition, fees and expenses, must be satisfied as evidenced by completion.
- Upon completion of all their courses, graduate degree candidates must submit a signed Declaration of Intent to Graduate (DIG) form to their coordinator. The coordinator will apply them in SIS, Graduation Tracking.
Graduate Program Policies
In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition at UMass Lowell is typically half the cost of private colleges, and our online tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Tuition for online programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same whether you live in-state, out-of-state or outside of the U.S.
Summer 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
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Graduate |
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| Online Education | $470 | $1,410 |
| Online Education for Ed.D. and Ph.D.† | $495 | $1,485 |
Additional Costs |
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| Term Registration Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Degree and Certificate Application | $50 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Admission Requirements
You must hold a master's degree in education from an accredited college or university or a degree in a closely related field of study, with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for admission to this program. Also, you should have at least three years of full-time experience in a K-12 school or a related setting. Complete admission requirements can be found at Graduate Admissions, which include:
- Online application and fee
- Two-page statement in which you describe your educational philosophy and reasons for seeking entry to the degree
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of professional teaching status
- All official transcripts
- TOEFL scores, if appropriate
Graduate Program Policies
In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.
Questions Regarding Your Graduate Application?
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723 (for U.S. students) or 978-934-2390 (for international students).
For General Assistance:
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!
