Literacy Studies: M.S.Ed. in Literacy Studies (B-6) and Special Education (B-2) or (1-6)

Master of Science in Education
Literacy Studies (B-6) and Special Education (B-2) or (1-6)

Admission Requirements

1. B.A. or B.S. degree, with minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
2. Two letters of recommendation.
3. Possession of a New York State Initial or Provisional Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood or Childhood Education (See Note (c) below).
4. Interview with faculty members in Literacy Studies and Special Education.
5. A written Statement of Purpose is required for Special Education.

Note:

• Graduate students who enter a program of study on a non-matriculated basis are limited to a maximum of 12 semester hours of course work.
• A maximum of 6 semester hours of advanced standing may be accepted for relevant graduate course work taken elsewhere.
• Students who have initial/provisional certification in an area of study other than those listed above in #3 should speak to the department adviser.

General Education Core Requirements

In order to ensure that prospective teachers have a broad education in the liberal arts and sciences, all students must have completed undergraduate course work from each of the content areas below.

1. Artistic Expression/Humanities, 3 s.h.
2. Communication, 3 s.h.
3. Information Retrieval, (0-3 s.h.; can be satisfied with passing score on exam)
4. Historical and Social Science Concepts, 3 s.h.
5. Language other than English, (0-3 s.h.; depending on placement)
6. Scientific Processes, 3 s.h.
7. Mathematical Processes, 3 s.h.
8. Written Analysis and Expression, 6 s.h.

Please note that programs may have general education requirements that exceed the minimum registered with the state. Degrees will not be conferred unless all general education core deficiencies have been met.