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. 

Program of Study

The program of study is the same as the PHd program in Language, LIteracy, & Culture (minus the dissertation). 

 

 

 

 

Licensure

All Educator Licensure programs at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Second Education to meet licensure requirements in the state of Massachusetts ONLY.  

Many US states are signatories to the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement which facilitates the mobility of educators among the states that are members of NASDTEC. This agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction, with possible additional requirements. 

If you are seeking licensure in another state, here is a Teacher Licensure Agency Directory for you to contact other states.