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Graduate Programs in Literacy Studies

Literacy Studies Students
(L to r) Students Kelly Corva (Teaching English as a Second Language), Allyson Grimaldi (Foreign Language Education), and Allison Herrera (Teaching English as a Second Language) in LYST 213: Introduction to Bilingual and Biliteracy Instruction for Children and Adolescents.
Literacy Studies LYST 241
(L to r): Diane Marshall (CAS in Literacy Studies), Veronica Urban (CAS, Literacy Studies), Jessica Miller (MSED in Literacy Studies) and Dr. Alan Flurkey in LYST: 241: Reading Miscue Analysis.

Masters Programs in Literacy Studies

Dr. Terry McGinnis (email), Literacy Program Co-Directors

The following masters programs lead to NYS certification as a Literacy Specialist:

  1. MSED in Literacy Studies (B-6) or (5-12) 36 s.h.
  2. MA in the Teaching of Writing (B-6) or (5-12) 36 s.h.

In addition the following dual program leads to NYS certification as a Literacy Specialist and a Teacher of Special Education:

  1. MSED in Literacy Studies (B-6) and Special Education (B-2) or (1-6) 48-50 s.h.

These programs are designed for New York State initially-certified teachers in elementary or secondary education who want to earn a NYS professional certification as a Literacy Specialist, and in the case of the dual program, two certifications in Literacy and Special Education. Students also have the option of working toward an additional certification in a second developmental area while enrolled in one of the programs.

The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Literacy Studies

Contact: Dr. Terry McGinnis (email), Literacy Program Director

The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Literacy Studies (CAS)

is a post-masters program that leads to NYS certification as a Literacy Specialist. This 27 credit program is designed for New York State initially-certified teachers in elementary or secondary education who have already earned a masters degree and who want to earn a NYS professional certification as a Literacy Specialist.

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