Literacy Certification Program (Birth-grade 6)

Program Code 0830

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

ED 5122LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREA FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

3

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

Practicum (4 credits)

ED 5620APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- CHILDHOOD

4