Reading (Grade K-12), M.Ed.

The Master of Education in Reading is designed to prepare educators to serve as building/campus-level Reading Specialists. This program is designed with an emphasis on teaching students who are linguistically diverse and neurodiverse. The degree leads to advanced certification as a reading specialist, K-12, from the Maryland State Department of Education.

The Master of Education in Reading requires completion of 36 credit hours.

Required Courses: 30 Credits

MEDUC 600 - Roles of Literacy Specialist/Coach Credits: (3)
MEDUC 601 - Adv. Processes/Acquisition of Readi Credits: (3)
MEDUC 602 - Teaching Literacy to Linguistically Credits: (3)
MEDUC 603 - Teaching Disciplinary Literacy Credits: (3)
MEDUC 605 - Literacy Assessment Practicum Credits: (6)
MSPED 606 - Teaching/Learning in Neurodiverse Credits: (3)
MEDUC 630 - Fundamentals of Education Research Credits: (3)
MEDUC 631 - Graduate Research Capstone Credits: (3)
MEDUC 633 - Teaching the Adult Learner Credits: (3)
MEDUC/MSPED XXX Elective Course Credits: (3)
MEDUC/MSPED XXX Elective Course Credits: (3)

Program Information

Gateway Assessment

In order to earn a Master of Education degree students must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, complete at least 36 credit hours of graduate-level coursework including a 6-credit practicum, have successfully presented a research capstone, and have passed each gateway.

Program Completion Capstone

M.Ed. students are required to complete a graduate research capstone. MEDUC 630 and MEDUC 631 support capstone development.

Academic Policies

Academic Sessions

Sessions are offered on a year-round basis.

Fall Semester: Fall I Session and Fall II Session Spring Semester: Spring I Session and Spring II Session Summer Semester: Summer I Session and Summer II Session Fall and spring sessions are each 8 weeks. Summer sessions are 5 weeks each.

Clinical Experiences

Practicum

Master of Education students culminate their program of study with a practicum. A practicum provides prospective professionals with scaffolded opportunities to experience the multiple roles of the profession.

Incomplete Policy for School of Education Practicums

Due to the nature of advanced practicums, a student receiving a grade of I (Incomplete) may be required to defer the completion of the practicum until the next time the experience is offered. Requirements of practicum assessments, and/or reassigned practicum placements could require the candidate to participate in the experience in its entirety.

Technology

Mount St. Mary’s University emphasizes the integration of technology into teaching as outlined by the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) and their National Education Technology standards for students (NETS-S) and educators (NETS-E). Coursework models best practice in uses of technology as tools to enhance student learning.

The Mount uses Canvas as its course management platform. M.Ed. candidates use Chalk and Wire, an e-portfolio system, to develop their practicum portfolio.

Program Completer Status and Certification

In order to apply for K-12 Reading Specialist Certification through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), the candidate must complete an approved program in reading. For specific details seeking Maryland Certification, consult the Maryland State Department of Education Certification Branch (http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dee/certification/index.aspx).