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 5231 | CONTENT AREA LITERACY IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR PUPILS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILTIES | 3 |
| ED 5375 | EFFECTIVE LITERACY LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| ED 5480 | LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS IN GRADES 3-6 | 3 |
| ED 5485 | LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS IN GRADES 7-12 | 3 |
| ED 5502 | READING AND LITERATURE: GRADES 5 - 12 | 3 |
| ED 5510 | READING IMPROVEMENT THROUGH WRITING | 3 |
Required Special Education Courses
| ED 5001 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 5125 | | |
| ED 5282 | CONTENT ENHANCEMENT FOR STUDENT WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS | 3 |
| ED 5295 | RESEARCH BASED INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
| ED 5364 | TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS | 3 |
| ED 5924 | DIAGNOSTIC 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.
Practicum
| ED 5053 | PRACTICUM IN TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
| ED 5621 | APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- ADOLESCENCE | 4 |