Master's in Literacy Education at USM's
Lewiston-Auburn College
April 2004
Teachers interested in pursuing literacy education at the
Lewiston-Auburn campus of the University of Southern Maine
are invited to attend an informational meeting Thursday, April
22, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. This program, offered through the
College of Education and Human Development of the University
of Southern Maine, is designed for classroom teachers, literacy
specialists, and other educators whose primary responsibility
is helping students to become competent language users.
The purpose of the literacy program is to develop and support
excellence in literacy instruction. This master’s degree
program provides teachers with a thorough understanding of
reading and writing processes and instruction. Participants
acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective
advocates for improving literacy instruction in their schools.
Literacy education courses are offered at the L-A College
campus of USM every semester and in the summer. Most students
are part-time and complete the degree option in three to four
years. Courses leading to the State ESL endorsement are offered
and may be taken as a concentration within the literacy education
master's program, or separately. Other options include the
Literacy Certificate and a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS).
The literacy certificate program is offered to give students
a basic background in literacy, but does not result in a master’s
degree. The CAS is available for those who already hold a
master’s degree and want advanced study. Some of the
courses in the program have no prerequisites and are open
to non-matriculated students.
The meeting will be held in Room 170 at L-A College, 51 Westminster
Street in Lewiston. Faculty and advising representatives will
be present to discuss the program and answer any questions.
Light refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in attending
is asked to call 753-6552 to register or obtain more information.
