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^ top Applied Linguistics - Master of Arts
UMass Online's Master's in Applied Linguistics is a 30-credit program focuses on the acquisition of English as a second or subsequent language, as well as cross-cultural relationships and interethnic communication. The program's interdisciplinary core curriculum includes courses in basic and contrastive linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics and cross cultural perspectives, together with courses on teaching methodology for elementary, secondary, and adult education programs.
Students choose from two concentrations: English as a Second Language (ESL), Foreign Language Pedagogy (FL).
Courses in the Applied Linguistics MA Degree program include:
- Linguistics
- Cross-Cultural Perspectives
- Theories and Principles of Language Teaching
- Psycholinguistics
- Sociolinguistics
The ESL Studies concentration requires the following courses:
- Teaching ESL: Methods and Approaches
- Foundations of Bilingual/Multicultural Education
- Practicum/Field Experience
The Foreign Language Pedagogy (FL) concentration requires the following courses:
- Methods and Materials in Foreign Language Instruction
- Integrating Culture into the Language Curriculum
- Practicum/Field Experience
^ top Behavioral Intervention in Autism - Certificate
UMass Online's Behavioral Intervention in Autism Certificate is a four course certificate is designed to provide professionals in psychology, education, child care, and human services with an understanding of autism and related developmental disorders. It introduces behavioral methods and details how such methods can be used and evaluated. The certificate was developed in partnership with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, a pioneer for over three decades in research, education, and service for people with developmental disabilities and their families, the University of Massachusetts Medical School who formed a partnership with the Shriver Center in 2001, and UMass Lowell, to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth in an effort to reduce the impact of disease and disability, address inequalities in health and human service systems, and educate and develop compassionate healthcare and human service professionals. All courses BACB approved.
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Courses in the Behavioral Intervention in Autism Certificate program include:
- Introduction to Behavioral Intervention in Autism
- Teaching and Positive Behavioral Support in Autism
- Measurement and Experimental Design in Behavioral Autism
- Functional Analysis and Treatment of Challenging Behavior
- Behavioral Intervention Program Models in Autism
- The Family System
- Psychological Approaches to Child Maltreatment
^ top Curriculum and Instruction - Master of Education
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is pleased to announce that its Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction is now available entirely online. Offered through the University's Graduate School of Education, the program is designed for experienced teachers interested in broadening their professional knowledge and expanding the contributions they make to education. This Program provides experienced practitioners with a broad understanding of curriculum development and an in-depth examination of new instructional techniques. By analyzing contemporary practices and theories relating to knowledge acquisition, graduates of this program are better prepared to enhance student learning and make significant contributions to the overall improvement of their schools.
Courses in the Curriculum and Instruction MEd Degree program include:
- History & Theory of Curriculum
- Dynamics of Curricular Change
- Curriculum Design K-12
- Issues, Mandates and Ethics in Special Education
- Planning, Technology and School Improvement
- Teaching Reading in Content Areas
- The Skillful Teacher
^ top Curriculum and Instruction / Autism Studies - Master of Education
The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Autism Studies Option is a 30-credit (10-course) master's degree program which can be completed entirely online. Offered through UMass Lowell's Graduate School of Education in cooperation with the Psychology Department, this interdisciplinary program combines UMass Lowell's award-winning Behavioral Intervention in Autism online graduate certificate program with one of the University's most popular online Master's degree programs in Curriculum and Instruction.
Please note: This program does not lead to teacher licensure. Candidates interested in pursuing this Master's Degree Option must first complete four of the courses as part of the Online Graduate Certificate Program in Behavioral Intervention in Autism. Generally, all four certificate courses will be transferred into the M.Ed. degree (if the candidate has earned a grade of B or better); however, if the candidate has taken an elective as part of the certificate, that is not also on the list of courses below, this course will be assessed by faculty for its appropriateness for the M.Ed.
Courses in the Curriculum and Instruction / Autism Studies MEd Degree program include:
- Diversity Issues for School Leaders
- Introduction to Behavioral Intervention in Autism
- Teaching and Positive Behavioral Support in Autism
- Measurement and Experimental Design in Behavioral Autism
- Behavioral Intervention Program Models in Autism
- Functional Analysis and Treatment of Challenging Behavior
- Issues, Mandates and Ethics in Special Education
^ top Education / Science - Master of Education
The Schools of Education at UMass Amherst and Lowell, in collaboration with the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the College of Natural Resources and the Environment at UMass Amherst, offer an online graduate degree program in science education to elementary and middle. The content of each course is based on the National Science Education Standards and Massachusetts Science and Technology Frameworks. Courses are developed using an inquiry-based, hands-on approach and are taught by experienced and motivated science educators.
Courses in the Education / Science MEd Degree program include:
- Leadership in Science Education
- Exploring the Nature of Science
- Engineering for Teachers
- Cell Biology for Teachers
- Evolution in Context for Teachers
- Meteorology for Science Teachers
- Energy, Force and Motion
^ top Educational Administration - Master of Education
The UMass Lowell online Master's Degree in Educational Administration (M.Ed.) provides aspiring school leaders a mix of online courses and field experiences that will help students acquire the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors leading to Massachusetts state certification as Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Supervisor/Director.
This program does NOT lead to licensure in any field. Instead, it provides the professional knowledge required for the continuing education of experienced practitioners.
Courses in the Educational Administration MEd Degree program include:
- Dynamics of Curricular Change
- History & Theory of Curriculum
- Curriculum Design K-12
- Financial Aspects of Educational Administration
- School Law
- Planning, Technology and School Improvement
- Principles of Supervision
^ top Instructional Design - Master of Education
The M.Ed. in Instructional Design is an ideal master's degree for career professionals engaged in the education, training and development of adult learners in the workplace. Students experience a dynamic learning process and curriculum that meets the current educational demands of the marketplace. This unique program is a comprehensive course of study that gives equal importance to both the design and delivery of adult instruction. Applications of this process appear in every kind of organization including business and industry, educational institutions, government agencies, the military, health care, and professional societies. This multi-disciplinary academic program requires 36 credits for completion. Four core classes (12 credits) are taught on the Boston campus and all participants must be present. The remaining courses can be taken via a web-based online format that follows a semester calendar. By offering the majority of the courses online, students are better able to control their schedules as they work toward the degree. Using the principles and practices of adult education, theoretical and applied courses concentrate in three areas: building a foundation/conceptual framework for the instructional design process; developing instructional strategies and skills to facilitate adult learning; and using educational media and technology to enhance the learning process.
Courses in the Instructional Design MEd Degree program include:
- Introduction to Instructional Design
- The Adult as Learner
- Communication Theory for Organizations
- Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials
- Managing the Training Function
- Assessment in the Instructional Design Process
- Design and Instruction of Online Courses
^ top Instructional Technology for Educators - Certificate
This 15-credit certificate from the UMass Boston Graduate College of Education is designed for in-service teachers who do not seek a master's degree at this time or for those who have already earned an advanced degree. The purpose of the Certificate is to prepare teachers to meet the National Technology Standards of the International Society of Technology and the Performance Indicators for Teachers and the Massachusetts Recommended Pre-K-12 Instructional Technology Standards.
Courses in the Instructional Technology for Educators Certificate program include:
- Computers, Technology and Education
- Internet Application for Educators
- Application and Design of Educational Courseware
- Teacher Research
- Technology in Special Education
^ top Instructional Technology Design - Certificate
The Graduate Program in Instructional Design also offers a certificate program in instructional technology design to meet the increasing challenges created by the high technology training needs of academic, corporate, and public educators. Through a combination of classroom and hands-on laboratory work, this certificate program provides participants with the opportunity to design and produce computer-mediated learning activities and interactive multimedia materials, and to make effective use of instructional technology in curriculum development. The program can be completed entirely online.
Courses in the Instructional Technology Design Certificate program include:
- Introduction to Instructional Design
- Planning and Designing of Educational Multimedia and Computer-Based Programs
- Assessment of Educational Technologies
- Project in Multimedia
- Production of Media Materials
- Production of computer Based Training
- Advanced Computer Based Training
^ top Reading and Language - MEd
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is pleased to announce that its Master's Degree in Reading and Language is now available entirely online. Offered through the UMass Lowell Graduate School of Education, the program provides aspiring educational leaders a mix of online courses and field experiences that will help them acquire the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors leading to licensure as Reading Specialist.
Courses in the Reading and Language MEd Degree program include:
- Diversity Issues for School Leaders
- Teaching Reading in Content Areas
- Young Adult Literature
- Language Acquisition
- Assessment of Reading and Language Disabilities
- Treatment of Reading and Language Disabilities
- Theory and Research: Reading and Language
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