MSEd in Literacy Specialist
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The MSEd program is an evening program that allows the career changer and college graduate to work during the day while attending class at night, and is currently available on our Westchester campus Only.
The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Literacy is designed for individuals who already hold a provisional or Initial Certificate or the equivalent. The program simultaneously prepares classroom teachers to enhance their knowledge of literacy to be more effective classroom teachers and also to be Literacy Specialists in their schools. The master’s degree program is a 36-credit-hour program that leads to permanent or professional certificate in the Teaching of Literacy to Early Childhood/Childhood or Middle Childhood/Adolescent students.
The MSEd program is an evening program that allows the career changer and college graduate to work during the day while attending class at night, and is available on our Westchester and New York City campuses. Classes are scheduled in the evening, with each class meeting one evening per week for three hours. On the Westchester campus, MSEd courses are scheduled during the fall and spring semesters from 4:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. or from 7:30 p.m. - 10:20 p.m. (It should be noted, however, that most courses are offered at the earlier hour.) On the NYC campus, MSEd courses are scheduled during the fall and spring semesters from 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. During the summer sessions on both campuses, courses meet twice a week in the late afternoon or early evening.
Literacy candidates may choose to pursue the program on a full- or part-time basis. Candidates may not register for more than 9 graduate credits or three courses (9 credits is considered full-time study at the graduate level) in the fall and spring semesters. In addition, candidates are limited to registering for no more than one course in each of the two summer sessions.
Candidates enrolled in full time study should plan 18-24 months to complete the program; candidates enrolled part time should plan 2-3 years to complete the MSEd in Literacy.
All candidates with teacher certification who are interested in applying to the MSEd in Literacy must file the Application for Admission
Early Childhood/Childhood Concentration
(Birth–Grade 6)
Core Requirements (12 credits)
ED 650 Research and Theories in Language and
Literacy Development (Birth-Grade 12) 3
ED 758 Writing Process and Media Production (with one unit on animation) 3
ED 677 Teaching Literacy Skills to Children with Special Needs 3
ED 652 Assessment in Reading and Writing 3
Early Childhood/Childhood Concentration (15 credits)
ED 754 Literature and Digital Storytelling 3
ED 672 Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction 3
ED 682 Collaboration with Families and Professionals 3
ED 655A Early Literacy Learning: Instructional Models and Methods
for Primary Grades (Birth-Grade 3) 3
ED 755B Literacy Instruction and Technological Applications for
the Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) 3
Practica and Capstone Experience (9 credits)
ED 693A Literacy Practicum (Birth–Grade 6) 3
ED 693B Literacy Practicum (Birth–Grade 6) 3
ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3
Middle Childhood/Adolescent Concentration
(Grades 5–12)
Core Requirements (12 credits)
ED 650 Research and Theories in Language and
Literacy Development (Birth-Grade 12) 3
ED 758 Writing Process and Media Production (with one unit on animation) 3
ED 677 Teaching Literacy Skills to Children with Special Needs 3
ED 652 Assessment in Reading and Writing 3
Middle Childhood/Adolescent Concentration (15 credits)
ED 754 Literature and Digital Storytelling 3
ED 672A Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive
Secondary Settings 3
ED 684 Classroom Management & Collaboration in Inclusive
Secondary Settings 3
ED 757 Content Area Literacy and Technology: Instructional Models
and Methods for Secondary Grades (Grades 9-12) 3
ED 755B Literacy Instruction and Technological Applications for
the Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) 3
Practica and Capstone Experience (9 credits)
ED 694A Literacy Practicum (Grades 5–12) 3
ED 694B Literacy Practicum (Grades 5–12) 3
ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3
Total Credits: 36
