Literacy Certification Program (grades 5-12)

Program Code 0830

This program is designed for people who already hold New York State certification or teaching, a master’s degree in education and are seeking certification in literacy. Candidates may apply for admittance to the core courses and the practicum leading to a recommendation for certification upon completing the requirements.

Certification Requirements

A minimum of 28 credits is required for the Certification Program in Literacy. The Graduate Coordinator must approve any requests for satisfaction of these requirements based on prior credits. These credits are distributed as follows:

Required Courses and Practicum

ED 5231CONTENT AREA LITERACY IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR PUPILS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILTIES

3

EDU 5441BASICS OF LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION

3

ED 5375EFFECTIVE LITERACY LEADERSHIP

3

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

3

ED 5485LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS IN GRADES 7-12

3

ED 5502READING AND LITERATURE: GRADES 5 - 12

3

ED 5510READING IMPROVEMENT THROUGH WRITING

3

ED 5563WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR LITERACY LEADERS

3

ED 5621APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- ADOLESCENCE

4