Sample Degree Plan
Literacy Education: Birth to Grade 12, MSED Sample Degree Map
The M.S.Ed.Literacy GradeBirth-12 program is for those who have N.Y.S.initial certification to teach early childhood, childhood, middle childhood or adolescence (secondary) education.
Admission Requirements
- Cumulative GPA 3.0
- Online application
- Résumé
- Statement of Intent(background and goals)
- Recommendation letters(2)-prefer one from former professor/instructor and one from cooperating/supervising teacher
- Undergraduate transcripts
- DASA workshop
Background Preparation
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Sample Degree Plan
First Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| EDU 574 | Multicultural Children's Lit & Tech | 3 |
| EDU 579 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 513 | Literacy in Content Areas | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| EDU 613 | Literacy Interventionist Practicum II | 3 |
| EDU 554 | Advanced Literacy Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 651 | Issues and Research in Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 576 | Field Experience 25 Hours | 1 |
| TOTAL | 10 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| EDU 552 | Introduction to Literacy Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 583 | Literacy Interventionist Practicum I | 3 |
| EDU 570 | Using Educational Research | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| EDU 659 | Master's Thesis/Project Capston | 3 |
| EDU 628 | Field Practicum | 1 |
| TOTAL | 4 |
GRAND TOTAL: 32
Fredonia’s Literacy program is intended for initially certified teachers interested in an advanced degree in teaching literacy to children from birth to grade 12. The content of the degree programs include extensive assessment training, field-based practicum and a literacy capstone project of the students' choice.
The Literacy Education: Grades 5-12 degree program includes 50 hours of field-based practicum.