College of Education and Human Development
 Literacy
Education
 Master's
Programs
Master of Science in Education (M.S. Ed.) in Literacy Education
The Master's level program in Literacy Education provides students with
a sound theoretical and empirical knowledge base relating to literacy acquisition.
Through this program, students become informed decision makers who are
capable of designing and implementing appropriate up-to-date instruction
in reading and writing at all levels. Students acquire the knowledge and
skills necessary to become effective advocates for improving literacy instruction
in their schools. The program is designed for classroom teachers, literacy
specialists, and other experienced educators whose primary responsibility
is helping students to become competent users of language.
The M.S. Ed. in Literacy Education requires 36 hours of coursework and
successful completion of the clinical experience, EDU 639. A positive recommendation
by faculty is a prerequisite to enrollment in this final phase of the program.
Students seeking Maine certification as a literacy specialist through this program must also pass the Praxis II exam required by the State. Suggested courses to begin with are EDU
626, EDU 511 or EDU 513, EDU 620, EDU 559 or EDU 562.
Program Requirements (36 credits)
The following courses are required of all candidates for the master's degree.
If a course is waived for any reason, it may be replaced with an elective.
First tier courses
- EDU 626 The Writing Process
- EDU 511 Children's Literature or EDU 513 Adolescent
Literature
- EDU 620 Reading Development and Instruction
- EDU 559 Aspects of Multilingual Learners or EDU 562 Linguistic
and Cultural Diversity
- EDU 600 Research Methods and Techniques
Second Tier Courses
- EDU 514 Improving Teaching in the Content Areas
- EDU 607 Teacher Research in Literacy
- EDU 621 Literacy Problems: Assessment
and Instruction
- EDU 622 Designing and Managing Literacy
Instruction, PS-3 or
EDU 521 Electronic Literacy
in Education
Third Tier Courses
- EDU 634 Seminar in Literacy Research
- EDU 639 Practicum in Literacy Education
Comprehensive Exam
The comprehensive exam is a four-hour, written (computers may be used), closed-book
examination that is given twice each year. Students select three questions
to respond to during the exam. The questions are drawn from a pool that students
preview before the exam, to facilitate the review and synthesis of information.
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Master of Science in Education (M.S. Ed.) in Literacy Education, English
as a Second Language Concentration
The M.S. Ed. in Literacy Education with a concentration in English as
a Second Language provides students with a sound theoretical and empirical
knowledge base relating to language acquisition for English Language Learners
(ELLs). The coursework emphasizes literacy development in the second language
and is designed to provide classroom practitioners with the skills to assess
language deficiencies properly and implement instruction to improve learner
proficiency for competent language use. The program requires 36 credit
hours of coursework and leads to Maine endorsement as a teacher of ESL.
Suggested courses to begin with are EDU 626, EDU 620, EDU 559, EDU 561.
Program Requirements (36 credits)
- EDU 626 The Writing Process*
- EDU 514 Improving Teaching in the Content
Area Through Literacy
- EDU 620 Reading Development and
Instruction*
- EDU 559 Aspects of Reading for Multilingual
Learners*
- EDU 561 Aspects of the English Language*
- EDU 562 Linguistic and Cultural
Diversity in the Classroom*
- EDU 563 ESL Language Testing and
Assessment*
- EDU 600 Research Methods and
Techniques
- EDU 607 Teacher Research in
Literacy
- EDU 635 Seminar in Second
Language Literacy
- EDU 639 Practicum in Literacy
Education (6 credits)
*State endorsement in ESL requires professional
teacher certification as well as coursework in
ESL instruction. These courses meet
state requirements and should be selected with the guidance
of an advisor.
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