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Master of Education in Reading and Language, M.Ed.
Expand the contributions you make to education by earning a Master of Education in Reading and Language. Consisting of 10 graduate-level courses, our program is ranked highly among the best online programs by U.S. News & World Report.
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Offered through the University of Massachusetts Lowell's College of Education, the Master of Education Degree in Reading and Language provides experienced K-12 teachers with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge in the teaching and assessment of students' reading.
Important Information Regarding Licensure:
Candidates who teach in a Massachusetts school and hold a Massachusetts initial teacher license should refer to Licensure Concentration for Massachusetts Teachers.
The program below does NOT lead to licensure but it does provide the professional knowledge required for the continuing education of experienced practitioners. Candidates from outside of Massachusetts who complete this program successfully are awarded a Master of Education degree, but must contact their own state's department of education to determine licensing regulations, requirements and eligibility.
Questions?
For academic advising on this degree program, please contact Lizzie Linn Casanave at lizzie_casanave@uml.edu.Curriculum Outline
- Total Number of Courses Required: 10 (30 credits)
Foundations of Education (1 Course / 3cr)
- EDUC.6300 Educating Diverse Populations - Available Summer 2020!
Research and Evaluation (1 Course / 3cr)*
- EDUC.5413 Practitioner Action Research OR
- EDUC.6423 Program Evaluation - Available Summer 2020!
Specialization (6 Courses / 18cr)
- EDUC.6100 Teaching Reading in Content Area - Available Summer 2020!
- EDUC.5220 Young Adult Literature (06.522)
- EDUC.5270 Language Acquisition
- EDUC.5280 Assessment of Reading and Language Disabilities **
- EDUC.5290 Treatment Reading and Language Disabilities
- EDUC.5490 Theory and Research: Reading and Language
Electives (1 Course / 3cr)
- One elective with permission of advisor
Capstone (1 Course / 3cr)
- EDUC.6501 Capstone Project: Advanced Programs ***
* This course can be taken after 18 credits have been completed.
** EDUC.5280 is a prerequisite for EDUC.5290. These two courses are best taken in consecutive semesters and should not be taken as first courses in the program.
*** This course must be taken at the end of the program. It may be taken in conjunction with one other course.
Program Requirements
To be recommended for a University of Massachusetts Lowell master's degree, candidates must satisfy all of the general requirements below, plus any additional requirements that may be required by the department through which the program is offered. Any additional requirements for this program are either listed below or may be found in the University's Graduate Program Catalog.
General Requirements:
- Students must complete the program of study designed by the department in which he or she is enrolled and approved by the University.
- Satisfactory grades in all subjects offered for the degree must be earned (See Academic Standing).
- All financial obligations, including tuition, fees, and expenses, must be satisfied as evidenced by completion.
- Upon completion of all their courses, graduate degree candidates must submit a signed Declaration of Intent to Graduate (DIG) form to the Registrar's Office.
Graduate Program Policies
In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.
The Benefits of Learning Online with UMass Lowell
UMass Lowell has built a solid reputation by offering one of the largest selections of online programs available through a traditional university. Courses are taught by full-time faculty who are experts in their fields, and by adjunct faculty who, as practicing professionals, bring real-world experience to online class discussions.
We are committed to providing you with high-quality, affordable online programs that make earning your degree or certificate more convenient than ever before. Our students have access to online course technical support 24x7, and our academic advisors are here to help every step of the way.
Course Descriptions
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06.528 pre-req
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M.Ed. matriculated only
Tuition & Fees
At UMass Lowell, we believe that students should have as much information as possible up front so they can make informed decisions before enrolling in a degree program or signing up for a course.
Tuition for UMass Lowell Online & Continuing Education students is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is priced per credit. To calculate the tuition for a course, simply multiply the per-credit tuition by the total number of credits per course. Exception: If the total number of course contact hours is greater than the total number of credits, the per-credit tuition is instead multiplied by the total number of contact hours.
Summer 2020 Tuition |
Per Credit / Contact Hour |
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| Graduate Online and Audit (except Manning School of Business* Online, MBA in Haverhill, Master's in Information Technology, Master's in Engineering Management, and Education Courses) | $575.00 |
| Manning School of Business* Graduate Online Courses | $655.00 |
| MBA Graduate Courses in Haverhill | $655.00 |
| Master's in Information Technology and Master's in Engineering Management** Online Courses | $590.00 |
| Graduate Education Online Courses | $470.00 |
*Applies to courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, BUSI, ENTR, FINA, MGMT, MKTG, MIST, POMS offered through the Manning School of Business
**Applies to courses with the following prefixes: CHEN, CIVE, EECE, MECH, PLAS offered through the Francis College of Engineering
Additional Fees |
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| Registration Fee per Term (nonrefundable) | $30.00 |
| Late Fee for Nonpayment | $50.00 |
| Fee for Graduate Degree and Certificate Applications | $50.00 |
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Registration
Current students can register using SiS Self-Service. New students who have not already applied and been accepted to a program must use the Non-Degree Registration Form.You can take courses without being officially enrolled in a certificate or degree program, but you must meet course prerequisites. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited. We recommend that you register early to reserve your place in class.
For more information, please visit our Registration Page.
New Students
Current Students
Questions?
Program Support:
Contact: Lizzie Linn CasanaveEmail: lizzie_casanave@uml.edu
Email our Advising Center for assistance, or call 800-480-3190 to speak with an advisor.
Applying into a Graduate Degree Program
All applicants must submit:- An application - Apply Online
- An application fee
- A statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- No GRE required
- Resume
Required for certain programs such as the Master's in Business Administration and the Master of Science in Health Informatics and Management
For specific information regarding any of the above application materials (which may vary for some programs), please see UMass Lowell's Graduate Admissions Process at https://www.uml.edu/Grad/Process/.
Applications can be completed and submitted at any time during the year. Each application is processed — and each applicant notified — as soon as all admissions materials have been received and reviewed. For additional details, please visit https://www.uml.edu/grad/.
Graduate Program Admissions Requirements
Admission to all graduate programs at UMass Lowell is contingent upon successful completion of a bachelor's degree. In many cases, applicants may register for a course before they have formally applied into the program; however, students requiring financial aid may want to wait until they have been formally accepted into the program to ensure that their course(s) will be covered. Please see our How to Apply page for additional information. Contact UMass Lowell's Office of Graduate Admissions , or edoffice@uml.edu if you have questions about the application process.
Questions Regarding Your Graduate Application?
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723.
For General Assistance:
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!