Program: English Education: Adolescence EdM - University at Buffalo

Apr 09, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

English education is concerned with the teaching of literature and composition in secondary schools, colleges, and universities. Programs take a broad humanistic approach and emphasize research and practice in language, writing, and response to literature. Students study theory, research, and practice. Certification titles include: Initial Certification (Certificate of Advanced Study; grades seven through 12), Initial/Professional (Initial Certification combined with a master’s degree; grades five through 12), and Professional (master’s degree; grades seven through 12 or grades five through 12).

I. Initial Certification Curriculum (Certificate of Advanced Study)

Required Core (30-33 credits)

LAI 663SEM - Socio-cultural Dimensions in Learning and Human Development Credits: 1 - 3
OR
CEP 501LEC - Psychological Foundations of Education Credits: 3 and
either ELP 548SEM - Foundations of Education Credits: 3 or
ELP 585SEM - Sociological Bases of Education Credits: 3
LAI 514LEC - Adolescent Writing Across the Curriculum Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 552LEC - Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 574SEM - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 595TUT - Supervised Teaching II Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 617LEC - Teaching English Grades 5- 10 Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 667TUT - Field Experience Credits: 3
LAI 668TUT - Supervised Teaching I Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 674TUT - Seminar in Teaching Credits: 3
LAI 698SEM - Instructional Strategies in Inclusive Classrooms Credits: 1 - 3

Total Initial Curriculum Credits: 30-33

3.0 Degree GPA required

II. Initial/Professional Curriculum

Required Core (30-33 credits)

LAI 663SEM - Socio-cultural Dimensions in Learning and Human Development Credits: 1 - 3
OR
CEP 501LEC - Psychological Foundations of Education Credits: 3 and
either ELP 548SEM - Foundations of Education Credits: 3 or
ELP 585SEM - Sociological Bases of Education Credits: 3
either LAI 514LEC - Adolescent Writing Across the Curriculum Credits: 1 - 3 or
LAI 518LEC - Writing Workshop for Teachers Credits: 3
LAI 552LEC - Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 574SEM - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 595TUT - Supervised Teaching II Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 617LEC - Teaching English Grades 5- 10 Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 667TUT - Field Experience Credits: 3
LAI 668TUT - Supervised Teaching I Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 674TUT - Seminar in Teaching Credits: 3
LAI 698SEM - Instructional Strategies in Inclusive Classrooms Credits: 1 - 3

Major Area Required Courses (15 credits)

LAI 515LEC - Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning Credits: 3
LAI 517SEM - Media, Popular Culture and ELA Credits: 3
LAI 519LEC - Research in Writing Credits: 3
LAI 536LEC - Digital Video/Literacy Learning Credits: 3
LAI 580LEC - Literature for Young Adults Credits: 3

Major Area Content Elective (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

LAI 512LEC - Readings in Multicultural Literature Credits: 3
LAI 513SEM - Teaching of Literature Credits: 3
LAI 537LEC - Language Diversity and Literacy Credits: 3
LAI 576SEM - Literacy & Technology Credits: 3
LAI 603LEC - Developing Curricula for Emerging Adolescents Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Portfolio

Portfolio is required of all students. Requirement satisfied by successful completion of LAI 667 (3 credits) and LAI 674 (3 credits) as taken in Required Core above.

Optional: Project or Thesis (3-6 credits)

LAI 700TUT - Indiv Guidnc Capstn Event Credits: 1 - 6
LAI 701TUT - Indiv Guidnc Thesis Credits: 1 - 6

Total Initial/Professional Curriculum Credits: 48-57

3.0 Degree GPA required

III. Professional Curriculum

Major Area Requirements (15 credits)

LAI 513SEM - Teaching of Literature Credits: 3
LAI 517SEM - Media, Popular Culture and ELA Credits: 3
LAI 518LEC - Writing Workshop for Teachers Credits: 3
LAI 536LEC - Digital Video/Literacy Learning Credits: 3
LAI 580LEC - Literature for Young Adults Credits: 3

Major Area Electives (15-18 credits)

For recommendation of Professional Extension in English (grades 5-6), student must take LAI 552 , LAI 599 , and LAI 603 as part of Major Area Electives. Permission of Instructor is required for Independent Study.

Select 5-6 from:

LAI 512LEC - Readings in Multicultural Literature Credits: 3
LAI 514LEC - Adolescent Writing Across the Curriculum Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 515LEC - Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning Credits: 3
LAI 519LEC - Research in Writing Credits: 3
LAI 537LEC - Language Diversity and Literacy Credits: 3
LAI 552LEC - Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 563LEC - Language, Literacy and Culture Credits: 3
LAI 567SEM - Intercultural Interactions/Multicultural Classroom Credits: 3
LAI 574SEM - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 599LEC - Technology and Curriculum Integration Credits: 3
LAI 603LEC - Developing Curricula for Emerging Adolescents Credits: 3
LAI 703TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 8
ENG 501SEM - Intro Scholarly Methods Credits: 3
ENG 599SEM - Introduction to Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 3
either ENG 515SEM - Shakespeare Studies Credits: 3 or
either ENG 537SEM - 19c American Literature Credits: 3 or
ENG 538SEM - 19c American Literature Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Portfolio, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)

LAI 700TUT - Indiv Guidnc Capstn Event Credits: 1 - 6
LAI 701TUT - Indiv Guidnc Thesis Credits: 1 - 6

Additional Requirements

Required for Conferral of Degree:

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: 33

3.0 Degree GPA required

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.