Even if you’re an experienced teacher with some familiarity with literacy learning, there’s always room to grow as an educator, professional, and leader. BU Wheelock’s certificate of advanced graduate study (CAGS) in Reading Education provides licensed teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to teach reading and writing effectively, evaluate their students’ progress, and support students who may need additional support as they learn how to read and write.
Designed for teachers who already have a master’s degree, our CAGS program will widen and deepen your expertise in reading instruction. Alongside theoretical classwork, you’ll gain hands-on experience in one of our school-based practicums—practical knowledge will prepare you to support students as soon as you graduate from the program. CAGS candidates complete a capstone project at the end of the program. When enrolled full-time, students can complete this CAGS program in nine months (fall and spring semesters). Part-time options for the CAGS are also available.
Dates & Deadlines
Spring & Fall 2024
Aug 15, 2023
Application Open
Spring 2024 Semester
Dec 15, 2023
Application Deadline
Fall 2024 Semester
Jan 15, 2024
Deadline to Receive Priority Scholarship Consideration
Fall 2024 Semester
Aug 1, 2024
Application Closes
Featured Faculty
Faculty who teach in the Reading Education CAGS program are researchers and educators from across BU Wheelock who are experts in different aspects of literacy learning, including early literacy, children’s literature, literacy coaching, and more.
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Jennifer Bryson
Program Director, Elementary Education
Program Director, Reading Education
Faculty Director, Educator Preparation
Senior Lecturer -
Christina L. Dobbs
Program Director, English Education
Associate Professor -
Elena Forzani
Program Director, Literacy Education
Assistant Professor -
Katherine Frankel
Chair, Language & Literacy Education
Associate Professor -
Laura M. Jiménez
Senior Lecturer
Director, Center for Educating Critically -
Eli Tucker-Raymond
Research Associate Professor
Career Outcomes
Students who complete the Boston University CAGS in Reading Education will gain the skills and experience they need to succeed in a number of careers.
- General education classroom teacher
- Reading/literacy coach
- Reading/literacy teacher
- Curriculum director
- School, district, or state literacy leader
More Information about the Reading Education CAGS
Field-Based Experiences
Students in the CAGS in Reading Education program complete a practicum in each semester of study. These include working as a literacy tutor; working in a school setting; and shadowing a literacy specialist.
Licensure
The CAGS in Reading Education program is approved for licensure as a Specialist Teacher of Reading in Massachusetts, and will also qualify candidates for Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement.
Graduate Admissions
Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the CAGS in Reading Education. Get information about application deadlines, requirements, financial assistance, and more. Sign up for an upcoming information session.