Literacy (grades 5-12) & Special Education (grades 7-12), MSEd

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 43 credits is required for the Master of Science in Literacy (grades 5-12) and Special Education (grades 7-12) program. This program is designed for people who already hold New York State certification in secondary/adolescence education, whether provisional or permanent.  Satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination is required (see graduation requirements).

Successful completion of the program will lead to a Master of Science in Education in Literacy (grades 5-12) and Special Education (grades 7-12). In addition, successful candidates will be recommended for New York State certification in Literacy (grades 5-12) and Special Education (grades 7-12).

The core components of 22 credits in literacy education and 21 credits in special education are required.

Required Literacy Courses

• ED 5231 - Content Area Literacy in the Secondary School for Pupils with and without Disabilities 3
• ED 5375 - Effective Literacy Leadership 3
• ED 5480 - Literacy for Special Needs Pupils: Grades 3-6 3
• ED 5485 - Literacy for Special Needs Pupils: Grades 7-12 3
• ED 5502 - Reading and Literature: Grades 5-12 3
• ED 5510 - Reading Improvement Through Writing 3

Required Special Education Courses

• ED 5001 - Introduction to Special Education 3
• ED 5125 - Foundations of Teaching Students with Disabilities 3
• ED 5282 - Content Enhancement for Students with Learning Problems 3
• ED 5295 - Research Based Instruction for Students with Disabilities 3
• ED 5364 - Technology for Teaching Students with Autism and Communication Disorders 3
• ED 5924 - Diagnostic Evaluation for RTI, IEP and Transition Planning 3

Practica

• ED 5053 - Practicum in Teaching Students with Disabilities 3
• ED 5621 - Applied Research Practicum in Literacy Remediation – Adolescence 4