Literacy is fundamental to all learning. A solid education--and future success--begins with the ability to read and write.
Our Master of Science in Teaching Literacy program is designed to prepare certified teachers to effectively support and enhance literacy development for students from diverse backgrounds, across grade levels.
This 33-credit program is academically rigorous and practice-oriented, culminating in a 50-hour clinical practicum that allows candidates to apply their learning in real classroom settings under the supervision of certified cooperating teachers.
What You’ll Learn
Courses cover the basics of reading instruction and child development in cultural context. You’ll learn to identify the early indicators of reading and writing disabilities and develop the skills and strategies to tailor instruction so the student can learn to decode and comprehend the material, at their individual level. At the same time, you will explore the socio-cultural factors that affect student learning. You’ll learn how to work individually with students, either reaching into or pulling out of the class, and how to work with teachers on staff development, all while becoming a better teacher yourself, and gaining competency in dealing with struggling students.
The program fulfills the academic requirements for New York State Certification in both Birth-Grade 6 and Grades 5-12. Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for NYS-certification in teaching literacy.
Check out our admissions requirements and, if you have any questions about program offerings or availability, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Classes are offered only online, with the exception of the practicum.
