Reading, Initial License

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Program Objectives

All candidates for the non-degree, licensure-only program must complete 30 credits meeting the regulations for initial licensure as a Specialist Teacher of Reading. Students must complete the 75 pre-practicum hours required in EDU 729 , EDU 745A , and EDU 741C and the 150 practicum hours in EDU 845 and EDU 840A (please note that EDU 840A is an intensive, summer reading clinic with children).

Required courses

EDU 727 - Foundations of Reading: Language, Literacy and Child Development

The following courses should be taken in sequence.

Select two elective courses in children’s or adolescent literature from the list below.

Total Credits: 30

Additional Information and Notes

*Candidates for initial licensure must take and pass all required sections of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure.