Literacy and Language - Framingham State University

Literacy and Language from Framingham State University is a Campus Master Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Master of Education with a concentration in Literacy and Language, plus a supervised practicum, enables candidates to meet the requirements for Initial Licensure in Massachusetts as a Specialist Teacher: Reading . Licensure qualifies the recipient to work in the area of reading and language arts with students at all age and grade levels. The Master of Education with a concentration in Literacy and Language also enables candidates holding an Initial License in Elementary, Early Childhood or Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities to meet the requirements for Professional Licensure in Elementary, Early Childhood Education or Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities. The additional supervised practicum is not required for candidates seeking Professional License in these three fields. The licensure program also conforms to the Standards for Reading Professionals as developed by the International Reading Association. These standards were approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Degree Requirements This degree requires successful completion of ten (10) courses and an oral comprehensive examination. A professional portfolio, completed as part of the degree program and based upon the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Professional Standards for Licensure, must be completed and submitted to the advisor of the Literacy and Language program four weeks prior to the oral comprehensive exam. Candidates seeking the Initial Specialist Teacher: Reading License must also complete a supervised practicum. View more details on Framingham State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.