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 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 |
Practicum (4 credits)
| ED 5620 | APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- CHILDHOOD | 4 |