Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education: Birth to Grade 6
Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education: Grades 5 to 12
These degrees are intended for those interested in an advanced degree in teaching literacy in schools. These programs lead to the ability to teach as a reading specialist, a literary coach, or as a classroom teacher. The content of the program includes clinical work, action research, and opportunities to work with paraprofessionals and classroom teachers on mentoring strategies and professional development.
Candidates enroll in course work related to child/adolescent development, educational foundations, and pedagogical strategies, as well as discipline-specific content courses. All of the courses strengthen the candidates' Four Pillars of Understanding-Knowledge, Pedagogy, Diversity, and Professionalism-which in turn support the process of effective planning, instructing, reflecting, and responding. Course work and instruction are rooted in a strong foundation of research-based practices and strategies, contextual factors that influence instruction, and standards for teaching and learning. Graduate programs serve as an extension of undergraduate work and as a stepping-stone to lifelong learning.
Initial certification to teach early childhood, childhood, or adolescence education in the public schools of New York State or equivalent early childhood, elementary, or secondary preparation required for program admission.
Admission Requirements
- Initial certification to teach early childhood, childhood, middle childhood, or adolescence (secondary) education in the public schools of New York State or equivalent preparation.
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or above.
- A completed graduate application.
- A writing sample that describes your approach to literacy instruction and your experiences with leadership. (This can be included in the Statement of Intent).
- Interview. Candidates with completed application materials will be contacted by Literacy faculty for an interview.
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