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Literacy (Grades PK-12), Adv Cert (E502A)

(18 credits)

This Advanced Certificate program is for already certified teachers with a Masters degree and prepares them to teach Literacy to students in grades PreK-12. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Literacy Grades PreK-12.

 

Admissions Prerequisites:

  • Masters Degree in a functionally related area
  • Evidence of Prior Certification in Early Childhood, Childhood, Elementary, Middle Childhood, TESOL, or Special Education
  • Prior coursework in Children's or Adolescent Literature

Program Requirements:

Program Coursework

EDU.5630Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction I

3
EDU.5611Literacy Instruction of the English Language Learner

3
EDU.5612Assessment and Intervention in Literary Instruction

3
EDU.5026Literacy in the Content Areas

3
EDU.5614Writing for Teachers and Young People

3

Capstone Level

To be completed by the start of semester prior to student teaching

NYS Content Specialty Test in LIteracy

EDU.5098Literacy Practicum

3

To be completed by the end of the practicum:

Dignity for All Students Act Workshop

Certification Requirements

 
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Take NYS Content Specialty Test in Literacy
 

Additional Certification Requirement

 
ENE.5005Literature for Adolescents

3
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OR
EDU.5615Global and Multicultural Readings in Children's Literature: Birth to Grade 6

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Applied Behavior Analysis program, students will be able to:

  1. Apply the principles and concepts of behavior analysis to assess behavior and design evidence-based interventions that promote meaningful and socially significant outcomes.
  1. Collect, analyze, and interpret behavioral data to make data-based decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions across educational, clinical, and community settings.
  1. Demonstrate ethical, culturally responsive, and professional practices consistent with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Ethics Code and applicable legal standards.
  1. Collaborate effectively with individuals, families, educators, interdisciplinary teams, and community stakeholders to support the acquisition, maintenance, and generalization of socially significant skills and behaviors.