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Literacy Education All Grades
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The Advanced Certificate Program in Literacy Education is designed for candidates who already possess a Master’s degree and an initial or professional teaching certification in any subject area. This 18-credit Advanced Certificate program engages candidates in four courses that address literacy teaching and learning and one course applying content and pedagogical knowledge in a clinical/practicum experience. The program enables candidates to become certified to teach Literacy (All Grades) in New York State, in addition to their base certificate.
Requirements
A master's degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum 3.0 grade point average in graduate study.
An initial or Professional teaching certification.
An essay outlining career goals.
Two letters of recommendation.
An individual interview.