Literacy Specialist (Grades PK-12), MPS (E505A)
30 credits
This Masters program prepares Literacy teachers working with students in all grades. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Literacy PreK-12.
Prerequisites:
- Bachelors Degree
- Evidence of Prior Certification in Early Childhood, Childhood, Elementary, Middle Childhood, TESOL and/or Special Education
- Prior coursework in Children's or Adolescent Literature
Program and Certification Requirements:
Entry Level
.
| Fingerprinting | |
.
| | |
| EDU.5046 | Foundations of Dyslexia | 3 |
| EDU.5413 | Early Literacy: Foundational Skills in Language and Learning | 3 |
| EDU.5630 | Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction I | 3 |
| EDU.5490 | Adolescent Literacy | 3 |
| EDU.5611 | Literacy Instruction of the English Language Learner | 3 |
Intermediate Level
| EDU.5612 | Assessment and Intervention in Literary Instruction | 3 |
| EDU.5026 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU.5414 | Organizing and Leading Literacy Programs | 3 |
| EDU.5614 | Writing for Teachers and Young People | 3 |
Capstone Level
EDU 5098: You must notify your advisor the semester before you plan to take this cours.
Certification Requirements
Certification Exams
.
| Take NYS Educating All Students Exam | |
.
| Take NYS Content Specialty Test in Literacy | |
Certification Workshops
3 Required NYS Workshops:
EDU.5260
| Child Abuse Identification Workshop | |
EDU.5598
| Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Workshop | |
EDU.5373
| School Violence Prevention Workshop | |
Additional Certification Requirement
| ENE.5005 | Literature for Adolescents | 3 |
.
| OR | |
| EDU.5615 | Global and Multicultural Readings in Children's Literature: Birth to Grade 6 | 3 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Teacher Candidates will be able to:
1. Plan, design, and deliver standards-based instruction and learning experiences that support the academic, social, and emotional growth of all learners.
2. Assess student learning using multiple forms of assessment and apply evidence-based instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
3. Create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive, and equitable learning environments that promote engagement and positive behavior.
4. Collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, related service providers, and community stakeholders to support student success.
5. Demonstrate professional dispositions, ethical practices, and reflective decision-making consistent with the expectations of the teaching profession.
6. Use educational technologies and data-informed practices to enhance instruction, monitor progress, and improve student outcomes.