Education, M.S.Ed. – Reading Specialist
Contact
Jason Asdourian, M.Ed
Assistant Director Graduate Programs in Education
jasdourian@une.edu
Accreditation
All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit cannot be accepted into any program leading to State of Maine certification.
Admissions
See Online Admissions for more information.
Financial Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. Please consult this catalog’s Financial Information page for specific tuition and fees information.
Financial Aid
Detailed information and applications are available on request from the Financial Aid Office. Call (207) 602-2342 or visit the Financial Aid website.
Curricular Requirements
Master of Science in Education — Reading Specialist
For educators interested in pursuing certification, the University of New England offers a program to equip teachers with the foundational knowledge and curriculum required by the State of Maine.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Required Courses | ||
| EDU 599 | Developing a Framework for Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 723 | Teach&Learn Inclusion Setting | 3 |
| EDU 740 | Sup Lit Devel for all Learners | 3 |
| EDU 741 | Lit Assess as Teaching Tools | 3 |
| EDU 742 | Study Skills and Content Lit Instruction for All | 3 |
| EDU 743 | Connect Read w/Writ for Succes | 3 |
| EDU 744 | Meet Student Lit Challenges | 3 |
| EDU 746 | Prof Learning/Literacy Leader | 3 |
| EDU 747 | Literacy for English Language | 3 |
| EDU 748 | Literacy for Inclusion Setting | 3 |
| EDU 749 | Reading Diagnosis:Clinical I | 3 |
| EDU 750 | Instruct Intervent:Clinical II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Academic Policy
Dismissal from the Program
Termination from the Program may occur when the Education Program Director becomes aware of one of the following:
- Surrender of a teacher license in any jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons.
- Documented academic dishonesty (Note this also includes course online postings and email communications with faculty and staff. Students are advised that their behavior while participating in the Program should exemplify the ethical behavior of a professional educator with respect to all communications.)
Minimum Grade Point Average
Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Any student who receives a grade of F in two or more courses may be dismissed from the program. An F that is replaced through retaking the course does not count toward this policy.
Graduation Requirements
To complete the program and receive a Master of Science in Education, a student must:
- Complete all program requirements.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Pay all tuition and fees.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to:
- Design literacy-rich learning experiences that proactively address learner variability in PK-12 settings.
- Use reflective practices to advance personal and professional growth as a literacy/reading specialist in PK-12 settings.
- Demonstrate disciplinary knowledge, skills, and competencies delineated by the International Literacy Association Standards (ILA).
- Foster inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogical frameworks in promoting equitable access to reading, writing, and engagement for all students.
- Demonstrate professionalism consistent with the roles and expectations of a literacy/reading specialist.