Overview

The School of Education at University of Massachusetts Lowell offers a master's degree (M.Ed. or Ed.S.) in Reading and Language that provides experienced teachers with opportunities to advance their knowledge and practice in literacy education.

There are two degree options within the Reading and Language program. These include the Licensure Option (M.Ed. or Ed.S.) as a Reading Specialist and Non-Licensure Option (M.Ed. or Ed.S).

Degree options

The licensure program is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education for licensure as a Reading Specialist. The program is for Massachusetts teachers only and the degrees culminate in a two-semester practicum leading to reading licensure.The non-licensure program is for both Massachusetts and out-of-state teachers who pursue a master's degree to deepen their education in literacy education. The non-licensure program cannot be endorsed for licensure in any state including Massachusetts.

Degree requirements

All candidates for both licensure and non-licensure options must have an initial or professional teaching license in Elementary Education, Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, or English as a Second Language; one year of teaching experience as a classroom teacher; and currently working in a school system in order to complete field experiences in all courses.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Teaching Reading in the Content Area

Young Adult Literature

Language Acquisition

Assessment of Reading and Language Disabilities

Treatment of Reading and Language Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

Education Literature Literacy Education View 1355 other Masters in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate School Application

Application fee

A personal statement of purpose

Two letters of recommendation (including at least one from an administrator)

All official transcripts. (Applicants are expected to have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate work).

Resume (including indication of place and scope of current employment)

Proof of valid teaching license in appropriate field(s)

Tuition Fee

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International

27706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27706 USD per year during 12 months.
National

27706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27706 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

15330 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15330 USD per year during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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