Reading/Literacy Specialization (013R)

Coordinator: Dr.Margaret Owuor
OMB 223
(845) 257-2813

This program will lead to a Master of Science in Education degree and professional certification in Childhood (1-6). The program does not lead to certification as a Reading/Literacy Teacher. It is designed for those candidates who wish to enroll in more reading courses than other programs would provide. All courses in the program must have the approval of the Reading Coordinator.

Admissions Requirements
Candidates for admission are required to submit the following documents/information to The Graduate School, HAB-804B:

• Admission application available from The Graduate School
• Two official transcripts of all previous college/university coursework from accredited institutions
• A copy of a provisional or permanent teaching certificate in elementary education (B-2, PreK-6, or Grades 1-6)
• Three recent (within two years) appropriate letters of recommendation (at least one from a professor/instructor) on professional letterhead supporting the applicant's potential to undertake graduate study

Candidates are also expected to have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their undergraduate coursework.

Program Requirements

Candidates are required to:

• Develop a plan of study with an assigned advisor upon being awarded matriculation status
• Complete no more than 6 credits of coursework toward the degree before matriculation
• Complete prescribed coursework and other requirements within the designated time as assigned by the New York State Certification Office

Curriculum Requirements (36 graduate credits)

Liberal Art & Science Core (9 credits)
This is a continuation of undergraduate content and aligned with the specialization track. Courses will be selected with advisement from the respective departments and from one of the following content areas

• Mathematics, Science, Technology
• Social Studies
• Languages other than English
• English/Language Arts

Students may also choose to substitute graduate electives in Liberal Arts and Sciences and/ or Fine and Performing Arts (up to 6 credits) to continue their academic major.

Elementary Content Core (12-15 credits)
EED593 Advanced Child Development (3 cr.)
EDS531 Issues in Racism and Sexism in Education or
EDS537 Issues in Multicultural Education
EED593 Action Research, Part 1 (3 cr.)
EED593 Action Research, Part 2 (3 cr.)
*SPE565 Teaching in Inclusive Classroom (3 cr.)

*Course required for candidates who have not had a previous course to prepare them to work with students with special needs.

Pedagogical Core (12-15 credits)
The pedagogical core is developed from the candidate's choice of specialization track in Reading/ Literacy Education (9 credits) and additional graduate education elective(s).