Literacy Specialist EdM

The Literacy Specialist EdM program, is for experienced classroom teachers who recognize a need to expand their knowledge of the methods, materials, and theories of reading, reading instruction, reading assessment and diagnosis, and re-mediation of reading difficulties. A major focus of the program is developmental reading, including study of developmental readers, reading processes, and reading instruction at the pre-school and emergent level, elementary grades, and secondary grades. Another significant focus of the program is the study of reading difficulties including classroom and clinical assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis of reading.

Required Core (33 credits)

LAI 550LEC - Literacy Acquisition and Instruction, Pre-K to Primary Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 551LEC - Childhood Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 552LEC - Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 556LEC - Classroom-Based Literacy Assessment Credits: 3
LAI 557LEC - Clinical Literacy Assessment Credits: 3
LAI 558LAB - Clinical Practicum Teaching Literacy Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 559LAB - Classroom Practicum in Teaching Literacy Credits: 3
LAI 560LEC - Language Arts Methods Credits: 3
LAI 563LEC - Language, Literacy and Culture Credits: 3
LAI 565LEC - Literature for Children and Young People Credits: 3
OR
LAI 580LEC - Literature for Young Adults Credits: 3
(LAI 556 is a prerequisite for LAI 558 and LAI 559)

Electives (3 credits)

Select 2, with advisor approval, from:

CEP 501LEC - Psychological Foundations of Education Credits: 3
CEP 541LEC - Human Growth & Development Credits: 3
LAI 539SEM - Teaching Strategic Processes in Reading Credits: 3
LAI 549SEM - Childhood Development and Learning Credits: 3
LAI 565LEC - Literature for Children and Young People Credits: 3
LAI 576SEM - Literacy & Technology Credits: 3
LAI 580LEC - Literature for Young Adults Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Portfolio (0 credits)

Additional Requirements

Proof of completion of Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop
Proof of completion of NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement
Proof of valid NYS Initial Teacher Certificate

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$50

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.