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The University of Maine’s literacy education graduate programs (master’s and Certificate of Advanced Study degrees) provide the opportunity to explore vital issues of literacy research and instruction with nationally recognized faculty. The programs are designed to engage students in authentic and practical experiences whether working directly with children or adults in our literacy clinic, engaging with students in their own classrooms, conducting research in field settings, or developing a student’s own writing skills in summer writing institutes. Depending on your career goals, our programs can lead to state of Maine certification in literacy education. Graduates emerge as strong advocates for literacy in their schools and communities.

Careers in literacy education
Graduates of our programs become leaders in literacy in their own schools as knowledgeable teachers, curriculum coordinators, literacy specialists, literacy coaches and school administrators with a strong understanding of the demands of current literacy curriculum.

Program delivery

The literacy graduate programs include a mix of on-campus and online courses that meet the needs and schedules of working professionals. We offer three options for degrees at the master’s level (M.Ed.), as well as a Certificate of Advanced Study degree in literacy education.

M.Ed., Literacy Specialist: Requires 42 credits of graduate level work and leads to Maine state certification as a K-12 literacy specialist. Basic requirements consist of core coursework in literacy and electives in related fields. Electives will be scheduled with advisor’s approval. Degrees are awarded upon successful completion of courses and either a written comprehensive exam or portfolio submitted to the academic advisor during the last semester of coursework.

M.Ed., Literacy Education: Requires 33 credits of graduate level work. This degree program is designed to further elementary and secondary teachers’ knowledge of literacy theories, practices and research. Students complete a core of 15 hours in literacy, as well as related electives chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.

M.Ed., Individualized Program in Writing and the Teaching of Writing: Requires 33 credits of graduate level work. This degree program is designed for teachers who want to gain experience in the teaching of writing in real and virtual contexts. The course of study is planned in consultation with a faculty advisor, and includes online academic year courses and on-campus summer options. The program also includes an online practicum guided by a writing mentor.