Program Code 0830
(Qualifying for Initial/Professional Certification)
Description
The role of the literacy specialist within the school involves instruction, assessment and leadership that contribute to the development of student reading/writing/thinking/listening in all phases of learning. This program is, therefore, designed for people who already hold New York State certification for teaching, whether provisional/initial or permanent/professional. A minimum of 34 credits is required, including 28 credits that must be taken in literacy education. A college-supervised practicum in teaching literacy is also required for the literacy certificate.
Successful completion of the program will lead to a Master of Science in Education in literacy. In addition, successful candidates will be eligible for an initial/professional certificate in literacy.
