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Literacy Education (All Grades)
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The 33-credit Program in Literacy Education, registered in New York State, leads to a Master of Science in Education degree and a professional certification in Literacy Education (All Grades). The program provides a bridge between communities, families, and schools prepares students for professional engagement as practitioners in a culturally diverse educational system. Teachers develop a combined mastery of research, theory, and instructional practices, and articulate working visions of the future of literacy education.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated ability to pursue graduate study successfully, that is, a minimum grade average of B in the undergraduate records as a whole.
An initial teaching certificate or qualify for initial certification within three semesters (This requirement may be waived in some circumstances at the discretion of the program coordinator).
An essay outlining career goals.
Two letters of recommendation.
An individual interview.
Candidates must complete the required graduate credits of study pertaining to their program. Candidates must earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in their course work to be recommended by the College for certification.
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