Reading Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Heidi Wojcik
Phone: 508-929-8840
Email: hwojcik2@worcester.edu

The Master of Education in Reading degree allows candidates to progress through the program by completing a series of courses that build knowledge and application in general educational areas and in topics related to the knowledge standards for reading specialist licensure, progressively leading to more advanced and specialized reading courses. Students are advised to meet with the Reading graduate coordinator before beginning their program.

As students progress through the program, they enroll in courses requiring prerequisites and leading to more advanced knowledge. Although most courses involve a strong application orientation, each course also develops a sound research and theoretical foundation upon which to base practice. Courses within the program build knowledge and competence in language development, reading theory and instruction, and meeting the needs of all learners. A completed research project and a program portfolio are the capstone performance indicators of the program. The portfolio documents completion of the program and state requirements for Reading Specialist licensure.

Admission Requirements

http://worcester.edu/Graduate/

In addition:

• A teaching license at the Initial or Professional level.
• A foundation course in reading taken as an undergraduate or graduate or significant experience in teaching reading.
• A course in human, child, or adolescent development at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• For candidates who obtained licensure prior to the MTEL requirement, a passing score on the Communication and Literacy test.