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- M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Severe Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
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M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist (Initial Licensure)
Degree Overview
This program defines the knowledge and skills necessary for effective assessment, instruction and leadership in the field of reading. It responds to the needs of school districts by preparing specialists in leadership roles, as well as to the needs of students with a wide range of abilities.
The Reading Specialist Program provides candidates with a rigorous, research based curriculum and a range of assessment, teaching and staff development opportunities.
Requirements and Curriculum
Program Prerequisites
- Children’s Literature or Literature for Young Adults
- Child Development (Child Growth and Development)
- Principles and Practices of Teaching Reading or equivalent
- An initial teaching license in early childhood, elementary, middle school or special education is required for the Initial Licensure track for Reading Specialist
Required Courses |
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| SPED 8300 Language Development, Differences and Disorders (or a comparable course) | 3 S.H. |
| SPED/READ 7016 Understanding the Structure of the English Language | 3 S.H. |
| SPED/READ 7017 Psychology of Reading, Reading Development and Disabilities | 3 S.H. |
| SPED/READ 8017 Specialized Reading Approaches | 3 S.H. |
| SPED/READ 8018 Reading Disabilities and the Assessment of Reading | 3 S.H. |
| SPED/READ 8019 Assessment of Writing Skills and Writing Disabilities | 3 S.H. |
| SPED/READ 9100 Research in Reading Education | 3 S.H. |
| SPED/READ 9012 Reading Specialist: Leadership Roles | 3 S.H. |
| SPED/READ 9101 Practicum: Reading Specialist | 3 S.H. |
| SPED/READ 9104 Reading Specialist Practicum Seminar | 3 S.H. |
| Two Approved Electives | 6 S.H. |
Total for Degree |
36 S.H. |
Career Opportunities
Title I or Reading Teacher, Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach, Private Academic Tutor
“The reading specialist program classes at Fitchburg State made me very well prepared to take the MTEL test. Several of my colleagues who have already graduated from other programs have been trying to pass for a long time and I passed on my first try. Thanks so much for the wonderful program!”–Debbie Tilton, 2012
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online or request a print application
WHAT NEXT?
Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
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