Program: Literacy Education Studies EdM - University at Buffalo

Apr 10, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

If you currently teach-or plan on teaching-and want to learn more about developmental reading, and are not seeking New York State teaching certification, our literacy education studies program will provide you with the tools necessary to achieve your professional goals. Our program will expand your knowledge of the theories, methods, and materials of reading, reading instruction, language, language instruction and reading assessment, enabling you to develop competencies that will enrich the capabilities of your students.

Required Core (27 credits)

LAI 539SEM - Teaching Strategic Processes in Reading Credits: 3
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 560LEC - Language Arts Methods Credits: 3
LAI 563LEC - Language, Literacy and Culture Credits: 3
LAI 576SEM - Literacy & Technology Credits: 3

and select one from:

LAI 565LEC - Literature for Children and Young People Credits: 3
or
LAI 580LEC - Literature for Young Adults Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Exam + Elective OR Capstone Project (3 credits)

Exam and Elective Option (3 credits)

Select 1 elective:

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 549SEM - Childhood Development and Learning Credits: 3

Capstone Project (3 credits)

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

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

SED Statement

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