Literacy Certification Program (grades 5-12)
Program Code 0830
This program is designed for people who already hold New York State certification or teaching, a master’s degree in education and are seeking certification in literacy. Candidates may apply for admittance to the core courses and the practicum 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 and Practicum
| ED 5231 | CONTENT AREA LITERACY IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR PUPILS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILTIES | 3 |
| ED 5441 | BASICS OF LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION | 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 |
| ED 5563 | WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR LITERACY LEADERS | 3 |
| ED 5621 | APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- ADOLESCENCE | 4 |