Literacy Education (Birth-Grade 12), M.S.

Suggested Admissions Deadline: January 15 (for summer semester start). Applications are considered on a rolling basis outside of this deadline.

Join us for an info session October 13 or November 18!

Admissions Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree. We recommend applicants have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better. However, in reviewing applications, all elements are carefully considered.
  • Applicants must hold—or be on track to complete before beginning the program—a valid New York State initial teaching certificate in any content area. Review our teacher education pre-requisites to see if you meet requirements.
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study.
  • A personal essay (500 words) describing your beliefs about student learning, commitment to educational access for all, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics.
  • 3 letters of recommendation, at least one from a faculty member.
  • A résumé or CV.
  • GRE not required.

Financial Support

Program Contacts

Breana Nieves Vergara, Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment
bknieves@syr.edu|315.443.2505
Breana Nieves Vergara headshot
Bong Gee Jang, Associate Professor
bojang@syr.edu|315.443.5186
Bong Gee Jang