Choose the program option best for you
The MEd Reading, Specialist Teacher of Reading License program is designed for an experienced educator who hold an initial or professional teaching license and seek to deepen their expertise in reading instruction. Graduates may choose to serve as reading specialists at the early childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, or post-secondary levels, or remain classroom teachers with advanced knowledge of literacy. This program is eligible.
The MEd Reading, Curriculum and Instruction program is designed for those interested in a master鈥檚 degree in reading to become skilled literacy practitioners, tutors, coaches, and/or literacy leaders in public school or community-based settings. A capstone experience is completed in lieu of a practicum. This program is eligible.
The Licensure-Only program is designed for experienced educators who already hold an initial or professional teaching license and an advanced degree and seek to earn the Massachusetts Specialist Teacher of Reading license only. This variable-credit program is intended for individuals who wish to deepen their expertise in reading instruction. Graduates may serve as reading specialists at the early childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, or post-secondary levels, or continue as classroom teachers with advanced literacy knowledge.
Note this program is not eligible for the TEACH grant or financial aid.
Graduate Application Process
Graduate Programs in Reading Application Process
Required Materials
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$50 non-refundable application fee
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Official transcript from all institutions attended with a minimum final grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in your bachelor's degree
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Completion of EDU 739 - Literacy Instruction and Assessment in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom with field experience, or an equivalent course
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The licensure-only reading program requires a transcript documenting an appropriate master's degree in education or related field, as evaluated by the reading program coordinator
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If you attended an institution outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation from one of our approved agencies is required.
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Two references
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For individuals seeking specialist license*: copy of an initial or professional Massachusetts teaching license. Your license can be sent to gradadmissions@salemstate.edu.
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English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants
*To be eligible for a specialist teacher of reading, a Massachusetts Initial or Professional license, at least one year of teaching experience on that license, and the Reading Specialist MTEL are required by the .
Deadlines
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed once complete. View final deadlines on our 鈥Graduate Application and Deadlines鈥 page.
The master of education in reading specialist teacher of reading, the master of education in reading curriculum and instruction and the licensure-only specialist teacher of reading programs do not support international students in f or j status due to program modality and/or part-time status. Please contact graduate admissions to verify which programs are suitable.