Literacy (Birth-grade 6) and Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6), MSEd

Program Code 0830

(Qualifying for Initial/Professional Certification)

Description

This program is designed for people who already hold New York State certification in elementary/childhood education, whether provisional or permanent. A minimum of 43 credits is required. A college-supervised practicum in teaching literacy is required for the literacy certificate. A separate college-supervised practicum in Teaching Students with Disabilities is also required for the Dual Certification.

Successful completion of the program will lead to a Master of Science in Education in Literacy (birth to grade 6) and Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6). In addition, successful candidates will be recommended for New York State certification in Literacy (birth to grade 6) and Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6).

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 43 credits is required for the Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy and Special Education. These credits are distributed as follows:

  • 36 credits of required courses
  • 4 credits of college-supervised practicum in literacy education;
  • 3 credits of college supervised practicum in special education;
  • Satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination (see Graduation Requirements).

Literacy Courses (18 credits)

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 5690EMERGENT LITERACY

3

Special Education Courses (18 credits)

ED 5001INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION

3

ED 5125

ED 5282CONTENT ENHANCEMENT FOR STUDENT WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS

3

ED 5295RESEARCH BASED INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

3

ED 5364TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

3

ED 5924DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION FOR RTI, IEP AND TRANSITION PLANNING

3

ED 5001: May be replaced with an elective if an equivalent course was taken within the last five years with permission of the adviser or chairperson of the division. A candidate not having a grade of at least a B in a Behavior Management course within 5 years of admission to the program will have to take ED 5042 and earn a grade of at least B in addition to the 43 credits listed above.

Practica (7 credits)

ED 5053PRACTICUM IN TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

3

ED 5620APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- CHILDHOOD

4