The M.S. program in Literacy Education prepares graduates to help all students develop essential literacy skills through culturally responsive curriculum and instruction.
This program in the Department of Reading and Language Arts reflects the latest thinking around literacy instruction through personal instruction, dynamic online experiences, and community-based projects. This program meets the academic requirements for initial and professional New York State teacher certification in Literacy Education (both Birth-Grade 6 and Grades 5-12); existing initial certification in any teaching area is required.
Our graduates are in schools and community organizations across the US and internationally including England, Canada, Spain, and Thailand, in roles such as: