Post Master’s Advanced Certificate
Literacy Education (Birth - Grade 6)
Overview:
This 18 credit post-master’s advanced certificate program meets New York State requirements for certification as a Literacy Specialist (Birth-Grade 6).
Who This Program Is For:
This program is for persons who have earned a master’s degree in education and hold an initial certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) or Early Childhood Education (B-2), and who are looking to extend their certification to include Literacy Specialist (Birth-Grade 6). Persons who have not earned a master’s degree in education or do not hold an initial teaching certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) or Early Childhood Education (B-2) should apply to the MSEd in Literacy Education (Birth-Grade 6) or the MAT in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) or Early Childhood Education (B-2).
Program Requirements:
The Post-Master’s Program in Literacy Education program consists of six courses (18 credits) including one semester of practicum. To continue in the program, students must consult with their advisor once a year, maintain a B average, and receive no grade lower than B- in any course.
Required Courses:
EECE 745 The Reading-Writing Connection (3 cr.)
EECE 764 Learning the Content Areas in Multilingual Settings: Teaching and Assessment (3 cr.)
EECE 801 The Role of the Literacy Specialist (3 cr.)
EECE 803 Assessment and Instruction I (3 cr.)
EECE 804 Assessment and Instruction II (3 cr.)
EECE 805 Practicum (3 cr.)
Certification:
Completion of this program and all New York State requirements for certification leads to recommendation by the Division of Education for NYS Initial & Professional Certification in Literacy Teacher (Birth-Grade 6). Students should contact the Certification Office for up-to-date information on NYS certification requirements.
To Apply:
Applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:
- Hold an earned master’s degree in education, or expect to complete a master’s degree in education by the program start.
- Have NYS or equivalent initial certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) or Early Childhood Education (B-6).
- Additional requirements are specified on the application form.
- Applicants may enter the program only as matriculating students.
