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Teaching Reading and Literacy PK-12, Master of Science in Education

The programs with a specialization in Teaching Reading and Literacy PK-12 give the initially certified teacher the skills to teach reading, writing, and related language arts to students from early childhood to high school levels. 

Both prospective and practicing teachers acquire the skills to become reading specialists, capable of diagnosing and assisting children and adults in overcoming their literacy-related problems. All coursework reflects New York State Regulations and the 2010 International Reading Association Standards.

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Degree Type
MSEd
Area of Interest
Education
Associated Colleges or Schools
Program Location
  • Queens Campus
  • Online
Required Credit Hours
30

Courses

General Core Courses (6 credits)

EDU 9711    Education & Accommodating Needs of Individuals with Exceptionalities, PK-12

EDU 3280     Digital Literacies & Learning, PK-12

Literacy Methodology Core (15 credits)

EDU 3200    Language Acquisition and Literacy Development for First & Second Language Learners, PK-12

EDU 3217    Research & Practice of Teaching Writing/ELA in All Settings, PK-12

EDU 3220    Approaches, Materials, & Performance Evaluation in Reading/Literacy & ELA, PK-12

EDU 3268    Teaching Literacy through Literature PK-12

EDU 3270    Theories of & Strategies for Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas in All Settings, PK-12

Literacy Specialist Core (9 credits)

EDU 3230    Diagnosis & Case Study Analysis of Literacy Performance Field Work Required - Hours will Vary

EDU 3240    Practicum & Seminar in Literacy Instruction for Diverse Leaners, Part I Field Work Required - 25 hours (Pre-requisite 3230)

EDU 3257    Practicum & Seminar in Literacy Instruction, Part II Field Work Required - 25 hours (Pre-requisite 3230 & 3240) 

GENERAL CORE COURSES (6 credits)

EDU 9711    Education & Accommodating Needs of Individuals with Exceptionalities, PK-12

EDU 3280    Digital Literacies & Learning, PK-12

LITERACY METHODOLOGY CORE (15 credits)

EDU 3200    Language Acquisition and Literacy Development for First & Second Language Learners, PK-12

EDU 3217    Research & Practice of Teaching Writing/ELA in All Settings, PK-12  

EDU 3220    Approaches, Materials, & Performance Evaluation in Reading/Literacy & ELA, PK-12

EDU 3268    Teaching Literacy through Literature PK - 12 3

EDU 3270    Theories of & Strategies for Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas in All Settings, PK-12

ELECTIVES (9 credits)  

EDU 3230    Diagnosis & Case Study Analysis of Literacy Performance Field Work Required - Hours will Vary

EDU 3240    Practicum & Seminar in Literacy Instruction for Diverse Leaners, Part I Field Work Required - 25 hours (Pre-requisite 3230)

EDU 3257    Practicum & Seminar in Literacy Instruction, Part II Field Work Required - 25 hours (Pre-requisite 3230 & 3240)

Career Outcomes

The literacy programs enable teachers to develop a repertoire of literacy strategies that enhance teaching and learning in general education, special education, resource room, and English-language learning environments. If you already have a master’s degree in these areas, the literacy strategies you learn will improve your ability to teach a diverse population of students.

Applicants will acquire the skills to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of literacy instruction.

Demonstrate knowledge of theories of literacy development including emergent literacy, early oral language development, and the relationship of oral to written language.

Identify and describe theories and models for teaching students with exceptionalities, diverse learners, and at-risk student.

Describe the principles of scientifically-based reading research to obtain valid knowledge about scientifically-based reading instruction and assessment.

Summarize the underlying principles of multi-sensory approaches to language learning emphasizing the structure of language and the study of the dyslexic learner.

Use computer-based instruction to enhance reading and writing skills.

Utilize a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods and materials to support literacy instruction in the classroom, including, but not limited to, those identified by the National Reading Panel (2000) and the 2010 IRA standards.

Career Opportunities

Reading specialist and diagnostician

Private practice as a multisensory instructor

Resource room teacher

Conference presenter

Literacy coach or supervisor

University or college professor with Ph.D.

Curriculum/staff developer

Additional Information

Students have the opportunity to work with leaders in the field—instructors who work directly with children in our city schools and who network with schools to assist with placement. Any of the literacy options can lead students to a Ph.D. program in literacy.

Program Contact

Maria P. Mello, Assistant Professor
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
718-990-7686

Federal Regulations require all higher education institutions offering an academic program designed to meet the educational requirements for a professional license or certification or advertised as such, to provide potential students with information about whether completion of that program would meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the state of the student’s location upon enrollment.

This program prepares students for licensure/certification in New York State. Students who plan to work in a state other than NY, must visit our Professional Licensure Disclosure Information page where we have indicated if this program meets or does not meet the educational requirements for specific states.

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