Learn More About UMass Lowell's Online Graduate Education Programs
This
10-course/30-credit, advanced-level graduate program is designed to meet the needs of experienced
educators who already hold a M.Ed. in a field other than reading and
language.
First time students should register using the Non–Degree Course Registration Form for NEW Students. For academic advising on this degree program or to request an admissions packet, email edoffice@uml.edu or call Dr. Vera Ossen at 978-934-4604.
*Previously known as the CAGS program; Ed.S. program title effective Spring 2011.
Foundations of Education - 1 course/3 credits
01.630 Educating Diverse Populations - Available Summer 2012!
Specialization in Educational Administration- 6 courses/18 credits
06.511 Teaching Reading in Content Areas - Available Summer 2012!
06.522 Young Adult Literature - Available Summer 2012!
06.527 Language Acquisition
06.528 Assessment of Reading and Language Disabilities*
06.529 Treatment of Reading and Language Disabilities
06.549 Theory and Research: Reading and Language
Electives - 2 courses/6 credits
Select appropriate 01.xxx, 04.xxx or 06.xxx courses with permission of
advisor.
Culminating Seminar - 1 course/3 credits
04.656 Ed.S. Seminar
May only be taken after the completion of eight courses in the program.
*06.528 is a prerequisite for 06.529. These two courses are best taken in consecutive semesters.
Please note: Graduate students will be assessed a "First Year Student Services Fee" upon matriculation into a graduate degree or certificate program. Please see the Accounts Receivable website for more information.
UMass Lowell's
Graduate School of Education
is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE), a national accrediting body for schools,
colleges, and departments of education authorized by the U.S.
Department of Education.
Course Descriptions
01.630 Educating Diverse Populations
"Educating Diverse Populations" is designed to prepare experienced educators to provide effective leadership in a diverse community. Drawing from the Graduate School of Education's conceptual framework of "Education for Transformation", students will be expected to: examine their own cultural heritage and experiences; gain increased understanding of equity issues concerning race, language, gender, sexual orientation, and special education needs; develop new insights for culturally responsive pedagogy; assess alternative strategies for facing illustrative conflicts in culturally diverse school settings; and consider how to ameliorate the pervasive impact of poverty on children in today's schools. 3 credits.
04.656 Ed.S. Seminar
Candidates undertake a structured review of the literature culminating in a paper demonstrating their depth of understanding of an issue pertinent to K-12 education. The Ed.S. Seminar may be taken concurrently with the practicum, but not with any other course. 3 credits.
06.511 Teaching Reading in Content Areas
This course presents the theoretical foundation and current best practices for content area reading, writing, and study skills. The focus is on motivation, cognition, memory, and verbal processing theories as they apply to methodology. Students learn to develop lessons and units that integrate reading and writing while covering concepts in the content areas. 3 credits.
06.522 Young Adult Literature
The major emphasis of the course will be discussion and analysis of the goals of a literature curriculum and the exploration of various methods for achieving these goals. The characteristics of the different genres of literature will be discussed in detail 3 credits.
06.527 Language Acquisition
This course will focus on the study of the acquisition of language and the relationship of language learning to the development of literacy. Students will examine both first and second language acquisition. Students will be expected to apply their knowledge of language acquisition to best teaching practices for enhancing first and second language development in the classroom and to the development of literacy. 3 credits.
06.528 Assessment of Reading and Language Disabilities
This course examines the selection and use of procedures to make an adequate clinical and educational diagnosis. Includes the assessment of function and dysfunction in factors associated with language development; receptive, expressive, writing, reading; and the administration and interpretation of individual and group tests of perceptual, motor, and conceptual functioning in reading and language. 3 credits.
06.529 Treatment of Reading and Language Disabilities
This course will explore the specific practices in remedial teaching in grades K-12, using published materials, and developing new materials for small group, whole class, and tutoring settings. Students will develop and implement realistic corrective programs based on the interpretation of literacy assessments. These programs will include selecting strategies of instruction and materials, and establishing a framework of time and evaluation. 3 credits.
06.549 Theory and Research: Reading and Language
A final course on the national and international research in reading and language and the pertinence and proposed implementation of research findings to instruction and the various roles of the reading supervisor or director. 3 credits.
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Register for Courses
Approximately 2 months prior to the start of each semester, Online and Continuing Education posts the new course schedule to the website. Once you've decided which course(s) you would like to take, returning students can register using ISIS self-service, while new students must use the New Student Registration Form.
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Email our Student Support Center for assistance, or call for advising at (800) 480-3190 and press 3 to speak with an advisor. See links at the bottom of this page for technical assistance with your online course.