A positive recommendation by faculty is a prerequisite to enrollment in this final phase of the program. Students who complete the program are eligible for Maine certification as a literacy specialist, provided they meet state requirements for successful classroom teaching experience. Suggested courses to begin with are EDU 510, EDU 511 or 513, EDU 520, EDU 560. The following courses are required of all candidates for the master's degree. If a course is waived for any reason, it may be replaced with an elective.
Students select three questions to respond to during the exam.
The questions are drawn from a pool that students preview before the exam, to facilitate the review and synthesis of information.