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 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 628LEC - Literacy Acq/Inst Prek-Pri Credits: 3
LAI 629LEC - Childhood Literacy Methods Credits: 3
LAI 665LEC - Mid Chld/Adoles Ltrcy Mtd Credits: 3

Electives (3 credits)

Select 1, with advisor approval, from:

CEP 501LEC - Psychological Foundations of Education Credits: 3
CEP 541LEC - Human Growth & Development Credits: 3
LAI 539SEM - The Science of Reading Instruc 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

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Students will flexibly adapt and implement pedagogical approaches that meet the needs of all learners.

2) Commitment to All Learners: Students will build relationships with students through mindful, intentional interactions that demonstrate enthusiasm, care, and humility.

3) Collaborative Professionalism: Students will practice critical reflection and inquiry independently and in collaboration with peers.

4) Professional Stance and Action: Students will exhibit dispositions that reflect commitment to culturally-responsive sustaining pedagogies, knowledge of individual and group differences, and how these differences influence learning communities.

5) Critical Integration of Curriculum and Instructional Tools: Students will use a repertoire of curricular and instructional tools and evidence-based practices to support inclusive, equitable learning.

6) Commitment to School, Family, & Community Engagement: Students will affirm the expertise, wisdom, assets, and strengths that reside in families and communities, and develop skills to connect authentically with families and communities.

SED Statement

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