Program is Ideal For
Someone with a bachelor's and master's degree and New York state teaching certification who wants to add certification in literacy.
What to Expect
- Complete the program in three semesters in a hybrid program that is a blend of face-to-face and online learning experiences.
- Engage in 60 hours of field work in our on-campus Marie Callahan Reading Clinic and in a school placement. School placement may be a candidate's place of employment.
- Complete coursework to become eligible for New York State certification in Literacy Birth-Grade 6 or Grades 5-12.
Curriculum
15-21 credit hours - Up to six credit hours may be transferred in with program director approval if taken within the past five years and if appropriate to the certification program.
Birth - Grade 6
- LTED 600 - Foundations of Literacy
- LTED 609 - Linguistics and Language Acquisition for the Literacy Specialist
- LTED 612 - Literacy and the Diverse Learner
- LTED 614 - Literacy in the Elementary Content Areas
- LTED 640 - Introduction to Literacy Assessment, Evaluation & Instruction (Elementary)
- LTED 641 - Advanced Literacy Assessment, Evaluation & Instruction (Elementary)
- LTED 642 - Campus-Based Practicum
Grades 5-12
- LTED 600 - Foundations of Literacy
- LTED 609 - Linguistics and Language Acquisition for The Literacy Specialist
- LTED 612 - Literacy and the Diverse Learner
- LTED 625 - Literacy in the Secondary Content Areas
- LTED 660 - Introduction to Literacy Assessment, Evaluation & Instruction (Secondary)
- LTED 661 - Advanced Literacy Assessment, Evaluation & Instruction (Secondary)
- LTED 662 - Campus-Based Practicum
Certification tests to be completed during the program:
- Content Specialty Test (CST) - Literacy
Application Process
Requirements
- Certification: You must hold a teaching certification in New York State
- Register and apply: Register (create an account) and submit the online application.
Application requirements include:
- A completed online application
- Professional statement as described in the application
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Copy of verification of teacher certification from the TEACH website
- Two letters of recommendation
- Résumé
Application Deadline
- Fall term: rolling through Aug. 15
- Spring term*: rolling through Jan. 1
*Spring term: In order to be enrolled in at least two classes per semester, fall semester start is recommended. If opting to start in the spring semester, a candidate is eligible to enroll in one class in the spring, followed by one class in the summer B semester. Remaining coursework can be completed over the following academic year.
Tuition and Fees
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