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The graduate division of the Department of Education of Providence College offers programs of study leading to the Masters of Education degree.  These programs are available in the areas of secondary school administration, elementary school administration, guidance and counselor education, and special education.

The program in literacy will require participants to complete 36 semester hours of graduate credit, which will include both campus-based courses and school-based practical experiences.  Through a carefully designed sequence of courses and experiences, graduates will be prepared to meet the literacy needs of students in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms.  The program will reflect a commitment to the integration of literacy theory, curriculum, and practice with methods of research and inquiry.  In addition, participants will develop knowledge of the curriculum and leadership skills necessary to organize and support schoolwide literacy programs.

Program Requirements:

All requirements for the master's degree must be completed within a period of five calendar years.  To receive the degree, a student is required to maintain a "B" average in all work.  Students must pass a comprehensive examination in their field of concentration for the degree of Master of Education in Administration, Counseling and Special Education.  A portfolio must also be completed to achieve certification status.
*Fulfillment of state certification requirements is the responsibility of the graduate student.

The following courses are required in the master's program in literacy:

1. EDU 765- Models and Processes
2. EDU 830- Best Practices in the Primary Grades (N/A-765 needed)
3. EDU 840- Best Practices in the Intermediate Grades (N/A-765 needed)
4. EDU 832- Best Practices in Middle/Secondary Grades (N/A-765 needed)
5. EDU 767- Children’s and Adolescents Literature (N/A-765 needed)
6. EDU 833- Seminar in Meeting the Demands of the At-Risk Learner
7. EDU 763- Research in Literacy
8. EDU 834- Organization and Supervision: An Internship Experience
9. EDU 835 0r EDU 836- Literacy Clinic (Elementary or Middle/Secondary-6 credits)

                               *Six hours of electives must also be chosen.

Contact Information:
E. Sharon Capobianco
Director of Graduate Literacy Program
Harkins 402
(401) 865-1987