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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Matriculation in CAGS in Reading; course restricted to cohort members A review of reading instruction in the United States gives literacy educators a historical perspective for understanding the work of researchers, teachers and curriculum developers in responding to rapidly changing materials, media forms and technologies. They examine theoretical processes and models of reading and writing to develop an in-depth understanding of socio-psycholinguistic and critical theories of language, literacy and learning. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Matriculation in CAGS in Reading; course restricted to cohort members Literacy educators develop a cognitive framework and consciousness for the complexities of the literacy event as it is shaped by social, cultural and political functions of language and literacy learning. They examine models of language processes as heuristic devices for generating theories of linguistic behaviors in our local and global societies. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Matriculation in CAGS in Reading; course restricted to cohort members Literacy educators learn and practice diagnostic, decision-making procedures for informing literacy curriculum and instruction for individuals and groups. The diagnostic process guides the literacy specialist in gathering and integrating background information, previous and current data as well as ancillary information pertinent to more individualized forms of clinical instruction (as needed) and to more effective group practices in the N-12 spectrum. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Matriculation in CAGS in Reading; course restricted to cohort members Through data-driven supervision and administration of reading and literacy programs, literacy educators examine and reflect upon their roles as professional leaders and agents of change in their schools and communities. Guided by a thorough knowledge of socio-psycholinguistic and critical theories and of the demand for raising professional standards, they cultivate leadership in collegial partnerships and relationships by creating a more literate environment and engaging in more effective learning and teaching practices. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Matriculation in CAGS in Reading; course restricted to cohort members Literacy educators engage in N-12 district case studies. They use a variety of techniques to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the existing language arts curriculum. Through related initiatives, they develop a well-documented report of program strengths and needs and make specific standards-based recommendations for the implementation of more effective literacy curriculum, instruction and assessment. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Course restricted to cohort members Literacy educators develop a foundation for curriculum leadership in language, literacy and learning. They examine and explore educational values and trends and create a vision for literacy education at all levels. Through this process, they identify an area of instructional practice for additional research. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork.
  • 6.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: For those not already holding a MA DESE license as a Reading Specialist: a passing score on the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure® (MTEL) for Reading Specialist (08); and READ 650 and READ 651 and READ 652 and READ 653 and READ 654 and READ 655 and READ 670; and INST 551 or approved course substitution; and an application approved by adviser, field placement supervisor, program coordinator and dean of the School of Education and Allied Studies; course restricted to cohort members In this culminating experience, literacy educators provide leadership through the administration and supervision of language and literacy programs. They implement the approved research project proposed in READ 650. The implementation, documentation and resulting multimedia electronic thesis combine evidence of a successful practicum experience. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Approval of program coordinator; course restricted to cohort members This course is required of candidates who have not completed and/or successfully defended their project and electronic thesis in the preceding semester. Such candidates will register for READ 682 each semester thereafter (fall and spring) until the project has been completed. Course is graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
  • 3.00 Credits

    The history of recreation from primitive human to the present. Philosophies of recreation, leisure, work and play are presented. Recreation services and career opportunities are discussed. Professional organizations and literature are reviewed. Fall semester.
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