Literacy (All Grades), MSEd (0830)

This comprehensive Master’s in Education program, with a specialization in Literacy for all grades (PreK-12), is designed for educators seeking New York State certification. Emphasizing inclusivity and a practitioner-focused approach, this program prepares educators to meet the diverse needs of students in today’s inclusive classrooms. Offered on campus with the flexibility of some hybrid or online courses, the program blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring educators are well-equipped to make a significant impact in the field of literacy education. This Master’s in Education program is ideal for current, initially certified, educators wanting to work with and support students requiring additional support in literacy. It equips graduates with the skills, knowledge, and certification required to excel in the field of literacy education and to advocate for and implement research-based practices in educational settings across New York State.

Requirements for the MS Literacy (All Grades)

Courses (3 credits each unless otherwise noted):

EDU 640 - Foundations of Literacy: Content Area Learning & Text Diversity Credits: 3
EDU 661 - Language and Learning Disabilities Credits: 3
EDU 666 - Collaboration and Co-Teaching Credits: 3
EDU 671 - Word Study: Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary Instruction Credits: 3
EDU 712 - Education Assessments: Bridging Education Theories and Learning Sciences Credits: 3
EDU 741 - The Writer and the Writing Process Credits: 3
EDU 803 - Language Acquisition and Literacy Development in Readers and Writers: Learning in Practice Credits: 3
EDU 804 - Cognitive and Sociocultural Dimensions of Language and Literacy Learning Credits: 3
EDU 958 - Action Research in Literacy Education Credits: 3
EDU 963 - Literacy Practicum (grades preK-12) Credits: 3

Literacy (All Grades), MSEd (0830)

Requirements for the MS Literacy (All Grades)

Courses (3 credits each unless otherwise noted):

Total: 30 Credits