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UMass Lowell offers a wide array of online graduate degree programs designed specifically for educators. The courses are highly interactive and are taught by the University's Graduate School of Education faculty. Courses involve a mix of web, email, online chat and other Internet-based resources. Many courses also involve students in site-based projects and build professional learning communities through peer collaboration online.

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Online Graduate Degrees for Educators The following are non-licensure programs and are offered entirely online. (MA Teachers - please see below) Students may take up to two graduate-level courses on a non-matriculated basis after consultation with the program director, Dr. Michaela Colombo, who may be emailed at Michaela_WymanColombo@uml.edu or called at 978-934-4610.     Master's Degree in Educational Administration, M.Ed. A 10-course Master's degree program designed to meet the needs of experienced practitioners who wish to broaden their professional knowledge in educational administration.         Master's Degree in Reading and Language, M.Ed. A 10-course Master's degree program designed for educators who seek to gain the knowledge base required for teachers of reading.         Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed. For experienced educators who are interested in using their knowledge to improve teaching and enhance the curriculum development process within their school system. Students can pursue a general plan of study, or they can pursue the Science Education or Autism Studies options. advanced-level Education specialist degrees Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.S. A practitioner-oriented degree program for experienced educators who hold a master's degree and teacher licensure. The focus is on knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds. Reading and Language, Ed.S. A ten-course, advanced-level graduate program designed to meet the needs of experienced educators who already hold a M.Ed. in a field other than reading and language. Administration, Planning & Policy, Ed.S. A ten-course, advanced-level graduate program designed to meet the needs of experienced educators who already hold a M.Ed. in a field other than educational administration.

Online Graduate Degree Programs for Massachusetts Teachers The following programs are designed specifically for Massachusetts teachers interested in pursuing professional licensure opportunities in Massachusetts. Students may take up to two graduate-level courses on a non-matriculated basis after consultation with the program director, Dr. Vera Ossen, who may be contacted at Vera_Ossen@uml.edu.       Master's Degree in Educational Administration, M.Ed. - Principal Licensure Concentration     Master's Degree in Reading and Language - Reading Specialist Licensure Concentration advanced-level Education specialist degrees for massachusetts teachers Administration, Planning and Policy with Principal Licensure, Ed.S. * Only open to teachers working in Massachusetts schools and who hold a Massachusetts initial or professional teaching license. Reading and Language with Teacher of Reading Licensure, Ed.S. * Only open to teachers working in Massachusetts schools and who hold a Massachusetts initial or professional teaching license. *Note: Programs marked with an asterisk have some courses with on-campus components.

About UMass Lowell's Graduate School of Education

The University of Massachusetts Lowell's Graduate School of Education (GSE) is committed to playing a pivotal role in the intellectual, ethical, social and economic development of communities by educating leaders who can transform educational institutions in the diverse communities of Massachusetts and around the world. Schools have a critical need for leaders with an informed multi-disciplinary perspective on organizational life, who demonstrate excellent knowledge, judgment and skills in their professional fields, promote equity of educational opportunity for all learners, use inquiry and research to address educational challenges and possess the collaborative capabilities to transform relationships among people in school.

The Graduate School of Education (GSE) is a leading provider of graduate-level programs in education. The GSE offers a wide array of teacher licensure programs, Education Specialist degrees, Master's Degrees and Doctorates in Education. The programs can be categorized into four areas: Curriculum and Instruction, Language Arts and Literacy, Leadership in Schooling, and Mathematics and Science Education.

The GSE partners regularly with schools and colleges in Massachusetts, offering extensive professional development opportunities for educators as well as programs for high school students to enhance their college preparation. Graduates of the teacher licensure programs have consistently scored at the top of the state’s rankings (see Teacher Test Results)
 

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