Literacy (Birth-grade 6), MSEd
Program Code 0830
(Qualifying for Initial/Professional Certification)
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 | LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREA FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5375 | EFFECTIVE LITERACY LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| ED 5470 | LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS: PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 3 | 3 |
| ED 5480 | LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS IN GRADES 3-6 | 3 |
| ED 5501 | READING AND LITERATURE: BIRTH-6 | 3 |
| ED 5510 | READING IMPROVEMENT THROUGH WRITING | 3 |
| ED 5563 | WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR LITERACY LEADERS | 3 |
| ED 5690 | EMERGENT LITERACY | 3 |
Electives (6 credits)
| ED 5001 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5210 | NATURE OF SCHOOLS IN THE EDUCATION OF ALL CHILDREN | 3 |
| ED 5244 | IMAGE MAKING | 3 |
| ED 5282 | CONTENT ENHANCEMENT FOR STUDENT WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS | 3 |
| ED 5364 | TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS | 3 |
| ED 5390 | COLLABORATION WITH PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS | 3 |
| ED 5502 | READING AND LITERATURE: GRADES 5 - 12 | 3 |
| ED 5510 | READING IMPROVEMENT THROUGH WRITING | 3 |
| ED 5635 | METHODS OF TEACHING EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES | 3 |
| ED 5680 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5700 | TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ED 5710 | DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION | 3 |
| ED 5750 | INTRODUCTION TO GIFTED EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION | 3 |
| ED 5755 | IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS IN GIFTED EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5760 | CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION FOR GIFTED LEARNERS | 3 |
| ED 5765 | SPECIAL POPULATIONS OF GIFTED LEARNERS | 3 |
Practicum
| ED 5620 | APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- CHILDHOOD | 4 |