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About Language, Literacy, & Culture EdS

Those who complete the EdS program in Language, Literacy, & Culture go on to work as consultants and take on leadership positions in the field. Students also have the option to apply for the PhD program after they have started the EdS and transfer credits from their EdS program of study if they are accepted. We offer a flexible course of study with specialization in any of our three concentration areas: Language, Literacy, or Culture. Students plan their course of study with their advisors. 

Licensure

This program leads to initial teacher licensure in Massachusetts. Because of reciprocity agreements between states, you may be able to transfer your license to another state. However, the College of Education at UMass Amherst makes no guarantees that this program meets teacher licensure requirements in any state other than Massachusetts. If you are seeking licensure in another state, you should contact Beverley Bell, Assistant Dean of Educator Preparation, bjbell [at] umass [dot] edu (bjbell[at]umass[dot]edu), (413)545-2701 for more information about how to determine whether this program will be appropriate for you. Access to your state’s licensing agency is available on the Teacher Licensure Agency Directory. 

Contact

For more information about the Education Specialist Degree in Language, Literacy, & Culture, please contact Dr. Theresa Y. Austin, the Language, Literacy, & Culture Concentration Coordinator, at taustin [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu (taustin)mbotelho [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu (@educ.umass.edu)

 

 

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Email: taustin [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu
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