Literacy (grades 5-12) and Students with Disabilities (grades 7-12), MSEd

Program Code 0830

(Leading to Initial/Professional Certification)

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 43 credits is required for the Master of Science in Literacy (grades 5-12) and Special Education (grades 7-12) program. This program is designed for people who already hold New York State certification in secondary/adolescence education, whether provisional or permanent. Satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination is required (see graduation requirements).

Successful completion of the program will lead to a Master of Science in Education in Literacy (grades 5-12) and Special Education (grades 7-12). In addition, successful candidates will be recommended for New York State certification in Literacy (grades 5-12) and Special Education (grades 7-12).

The core components of 22 credits in literacy education and 21 credits in special education are required.

Literacy Courses

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

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

Required Special Education Courses

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

Note * 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

ED 5053PRACTICUM IN TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

3

ED 5621APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- ADOLESCENCE

4