Literacy Specialist Prek-12, MPS (E505A)

30 credits

This Masters program prepares Literacy teachers working with students in all grades. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Literacy PreK-12.

 

Prerequisites:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Evidence of Prior Certification in Early Childhood, Childhood, Elementary, Middle Childhood, TESOL and/or Special Education

Program and Certification Requirements:

Entry Level

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EDU.5046Foundations of Dyslexia

3

EDU.5413Early Literacy: Foundational Skills in Language and Learning

3

EDU.5630Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction I

3

EDU.5490Adolescent Literacy

3

EDU.5611Literacy Instruction of the English Language Learner

3

EDU 5594: Semester after taking EDU 5402

Intermediate Level

EDU.5612Assessment and Intervention in Literary Instruction

3

EDU.5026Literacy in the Content Areas

3

EDU.5414Organizing and Leading Literacy Programs

3

EDU.5614Writing for Teachers and Young People

3

Note: EDU 5594 should be taken mid-way through this program.

Capstone Level

EDU.5098Literacy Practicum

3

EDU 5098: You must notify your advisor the semester before you plan to take this cours.

Certification Requirements

Certification Exams

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Take NYS EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS test

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Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Literacy

Certification Workshops

3 Required NYS Workshops:

Child Abuse Workshop

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Violence Prevention Workshop

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Dignity for All Students Workshop

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