MCLA, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA.

"Transferring to MCLA was one of the greatest decisions I ever made. Being able to learn from and connect with the faculty and staff equipped me with greater networking capabilities/skills and the opportunity to use them outside of the institution, preparing me for the road ahead. Taking part and engaging in different clubs and organizations on campus helped to shape and guide me for countless opportunities."

Brandon Pender ’07
Research Analyst, Office of State Rep. Daniel E. Bosley ’76

Education

Reading Program Requirements

A graduate student interested in Reading coursework has 3 options, please see the list below for more details:

1. A Masters degree in Education with a concentration as a Reading Specialist (includes Reading Specialist License) For this option, a student must:

Complete all of the courses listed under Sections 1 & 2 on the Coursework for 3 Reading Options list.
Select and complete 3 of the pre-practica listed under Section A on the Coursework for 3 Reading Options list.
Pass the Reading Specialist exam given by the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure.

2. A Masters degree in Education with a Concentration in Reading For this option, a student must:

Complete all of the courses listed under Section 2 on the Coursework for 3 Reading Options list.
Select and complete 5 of the courses listed under Section 1 on the Coursework for 3 Reading Options list.
Select and complete 3 of the pre-practica listed under Section A on the Coursework for 3 Reading Options list.

3. Just the Reading Specialist License with no Masters degree For this option, a student must:

Complete all of the courses listed under Section 1 on the Coursework for 3 Reading Options list.
Select and complete 3 of the pre-practica listed under Section A on the Coursework for 3 Reading Options list.
Pass the Reading Specialist exam given by the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure.

Coursework for 3 Reading Options

Section 1 ... Credits
RDNG 616 Language Acquisition & Development ... 3
RDNG 701 Reading, Writing & Critical Pedagogy ... 3
RDNG 710 Literacy Assessment I ... 3
RDNG 712 Literacy Assessment II ... 3
RDNG 722 Critical Issues in Literature for Children & Adolescents ... 3
RDNG 720 Critical Literacy in the Content Areas ... 3
RDNG 715, 716 or 717 Reading Specialist Practicum (150 hrs) ... 6
Section 2 ...Credits
EDUC 717 Curriculum Theory and Democratic Practice ... 3
EDUC 719 Multicultural Education ... 3
EDUC 702 Ethics and the Foundations of Schooling ... 3
EDUC 783 Philosophies & Methodologies of Inquiry ... 3
EDUC 784 Inquiry Seminar ... 3
Section A- Pre-Practica* ... Credits
RDNG 617 Language Acquisition & Development Pre-Practicum ... 1
RDNG 702 Reading, Writing & Critical Pedagogy Pre-Practicum ... 1
RDNG 711 Literacy Assessment I Pre-Practicum ... 1
RDNG 713 Literacy Assessment II Pre-Practicum ... 1
RDNG 721 Critical Literacy in the Content Areas Pre-Practicum ... 1

*Each pre-practicum is to be taken concurrently with the course to which it is related.