Literacy (birth-grade 6), MSEd

Program Code 0830

(Qualifying for Initial/Professional Certification)

Description

The role of the literacy specialist within the school involves instruction, assessment and leadership that contribute to the development of student reading/writing/thinking/listening in all phases of learning. This program is, therefore, designed for people who already hold New York State certification for teaching, whether provisional/initial or permanent/professional. A minimum of 34 credits is required, including 28 credits that must be taken in literacy education. A college-supervised practicum in teaching literacy is also required for the literacy certificate.

Successful completion of the program will lead to a Master of Science in Education in literacy. In addition, successful candidates will be eligible for an initial/professional certificate in literacy.

Degree Requirements

Satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination is required (see graduation requirements). A minimum of 34 credits is required for the Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy. These credits are distributed as follows:

Required Courses

ED 5122

ED 5375EFFECTIVE LITERACY LEADERSHIP

3

ED 5470LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS: PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 3

3

ED 5480LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS IN GRADES 3-6

3

ED 5501READING AND LITERATURE: BIRTH-6

3

ED 5510READING IMPROVEMENT THROUGH WRITING

3

ED 5563WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR LITERACY LEADERS

3

ED 5690EMERGENT LITERACY

3

Electives (6 credits)

ED 5001INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION

3

ED 5210NATURE OF SCHOOLS IN THE EDUCATION OF ALL CHILDREN

3

ED 5510READING IMPROVEMENT THROUGH WRITING

3

ED 5630SPECIALIZED METHODS FOR PUPILS WITH SEVERE LITERACY PROBLEMS

3

ED 5680SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION

3

ED 5670

Practicum

ED 5620APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- CHILDHOOD

4